This week, birders around the world lost one beloved feathered creature from their birding life list. Fortunately, no species went extinct. Instead, this change resolved a long-held misunderstanding ...

Tall, magnificent birds with long legs and necks, cranes spend most of their lives near the shallow water of swamps, lakes, streams, and ponds to hunt for prey and construct their nests. There are 15 ...

The animal kingdom gives us rainbows of color with butterflies and chameleons, and clownfish, but birds give us just as much of a show. Among the peacock, the toucan, and the macaw, there’s a ...

For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...

If you're lucky, your garden might provide food, shelter or nesting sites for rare bird species. Learn about some of these ...