The great tit (Parus major) is the picture-perfect garden bird. With its colorful feathers and melodic, two-note whistle, it ...

Giving your pet bird a comfortable nesting environment is crucial for its health and happiness. These nests also add a touch of decor to your feathered friend’s habitat while they’re breeding. Many ...

The study of bird nesting behavior and ecology encompasses the multifaceted strategies and architectural innovations birds employ to ensure the reproductive success and survival of their offspring.

Right now in the middle of July there’s not a lot of bird activity to be seen. Most birds, with a few exceptions, are done nesting, and both the adults and young are out moving around, mostly away ...

Spring will soon arrive in California ushering in the nesting season. During this time, the diverse landscapes of Southern California become sanctuaries for a variety of bird species, each relying on ...

It is spring in the northern hemisphere and birds initiate the remarkable architectural feat of building a home for the young. How is this accomplished? Hormones and Getting in the Mood Much of the ...

When building a bird nest in ant territory, the best defense could be an offensive fungus. Swollen-thorn acacia trees are aggressively defended by multiple species of ants. And yet, several species of ...

A vivid, in-depth look at why birds behave as they do. Birds are intelligent, sociable creatures that exhibit a wide array of behaviors--from mobbing and mimicking to mating and joint nesting. Why do ...