Crows are arguably among the smartest creatures on the planet, possessing some cognitive abilities that rival those of 5- to ...

Learn what an eastern kingbird looks like and where to spot one. Plus, discover how they boldly battle larger birds like ...

Common toads can fill up their bodies with air, a ploy that sometimes works with a snake that must swallow all of the prey or ...

The IUCN Red List, which assesses the extinction risk of species, lists over 100 bird species as extinct since 1500. Sadly, ...

American kestrels are common in Minnesota. However, the continental population is declining by 1.41% annually. The population ...

From helping them find mates to bettering their ability to camouflage, marks on animals and birds serve various purposes.

“Field Guide to the Birds of the United States and Canada West,” and “Field Guide to the Birds of the United States and ...

The sight of tiny sparrows fluttering between the branches of a hedge is a quintessential part of a walk in the countryside. Just as the repetitive “tap-tap-tap” of the woodpecker, the ...

The American Kestrel, North America's smallest and most common falcon, has been steadily declining across the continent since ...

"When birding or editing photos, I completely forgot about my personal issues or depressing national and global events." ...

Owls of Europe: Biology, Identification and Conservation by Wolfgang Scherzinger and Theodor Mebs (Bloomsbury, 2024). ISBN: 9781399410793. Hbk, £60.