That first bird that captivates and leads to a nearly unquenchable curiosity for all things avian is called a "spark bird." ...

A red-throated loon was seen in Hampton Harbor on Oct. 4, a rare sight in the Granite State.It is a migratory aquatic bird which breeds primarily in Arctic regions, and winters in northern coastal ...

Learn about the frantic fluttering that makes the hummingbird’s wings a blur. Find out how the bird produces its distinctive sound.

A male ruby-throated hummingbird. The smallest bird in the world weighs a tenth of an ounce, has a brain the size of a BB, wobbly legs and enemies like the praying mantis and bull frog. Even so, ...

A red-throated loon was spotted visiting the Connecticut River Valley this past week on its way to its Arctic breeding grounds.The smallest of the five types of loons found in North America, the ...

What makes a blue jay blue or a cardinal red? Color, a crucial element in nature, is most evident in the amazing hue and pattern variations in more than 10,000 bird species around the world. How birds ...

Bird of the month: Ruby-throated hummingbird. Description: The most common hummingbird in the Eastern United States, the ruby-throated averages 3 inches long and weighs 1/10 or 2/10 ounce. The birds ...

The Red Breasted Flycatcher is a small migratory bird known for its striking orange throat and delicate appearance. Found across Europe and Asia, this species prefers woodlands, forest edges, and ...