The Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse and white-breasted nuthatch have a reputation of being fearless, curious and friendly.

We do this every day with domesticated species such as dogs or horses: They help us find something or carry us somewhere, and, in return, we provide them with food and shelter. In biological terms, ...

Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Each year, on the last weekend of January, hundreds of ...

Urban living often distances us from nature, yet with a few thoughtful changes, food, water, shelter and safety, even a tiny balcony can become a welcoming stopover for small birds. Drawing on both ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – Small birds have explored a wide variety of styles of flight, ranging from hovering hummingbirds to bounding sparrows to soaring swifts and swallows. A new Cornell University study ...

Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are common bird beak types you should look for and how they help birds find food.

From breadcrumbs to bacon rind, kitchen scraps have long been left out for garden birds, particularly in winter. These days, ...