Do you enjoy having birds nest in your yard? Most of us do, but Instagrammer Kristin Merron wasn't thrilled about a pair of mourning doves setting up shop under her covered patio. She tried to gently ...

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...

As daylight lengthens and temperatures rise, birds kick off their nesting season. Hormonal shifts lead them to seek mates and craft their nests. Access to food plays a vital role in successfully ...

In urban landscapes, birds are increasingly adapting by nesting in spaces created by humans. Species such as Barn Swallows and Black Kites are finding cozy corners in shops and buildings for their ...

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 ...

Walking through a town or city, you will encounter buildings with diverse shapes and sizes. These unique styles exist in part because the buildings were constructed by different architects, engineers ...

Last year, the Rose family had a dove set up shop on their front porch, but to say her construction skills were lacking would be an understatement. According to the family, the nest barely held ...

A white-browed sparrow weaver inspects a roost under construction, after just receiving some grass brought by another member of its group. (Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos) Neighboring groups of birds ...