Browse our growing list of species guides to learn all about birds.

Nest-building is a complicated business, and there’s no “one size fits all” design. Some species work together, while for others either the male or female takes control, from selecting a site, ...

Lively and active members of the parrot family, cockatoos have a long tradition of being kept as pets. But the idea that they may outlive their owner is in fact a very real possibility. So, how long ...

Migration is a common behavior among the world’s wildlife that allows species to move to and from ideal feeding and breeding grounds as the seasons change. Birds are among the most mobile life forms, ...

Pollen grains cannot transfer themselves to the stigma of other plants or flowers without external factors such as being blown by the wind or being carried by insects. Without this assistance, ...

With species in every continent, every type of habitat, and every climate on Earth, it is inevitable that birdlife will have made and continue to make a significant impact on the state of the planet.

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Have you ever noticed how much more abundant birds are in the summer than in the winter? Starting in the spring, many birds arrive back at their breeding grounds in North America to enjoy the warm ...

Known for its stunning crimson and green plumage, this vibrant parrot lights up gardens and rainforest edges across eastern Australia. The Australian King-parrot is a striking medium-sized parrot with ...

Many of us may have spent our childhoods feeding bread to ducks at the local pond or leaving breadcrumbs out on a bird table for backyard visitors in the winter months. But recent advice has been that ...

Love them or hate them, gulls are part of the United Kingdom’s natural history, as well as an increasingly visible part of urban landscapes. These attractive birds are intelligent and adaptable and ...

Pigeons are remarkably successful birds, nesting everywhere from the tropical rainforest canopy to apartment block balconies. The feral Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) has become one of the most ...