Although water is essential for survival, many desert birds are adapted to exist with very little of it. Black-throated sparrows, found all over the Southwest, go weeks or even months at a time ...

Southwestern desert birds live on the edge but have adapted over time. Now the evidence suggests they are struggling to adapt to rapid climate change.

The researchers surveyed 61 sites in the desert and found that, on average, there were 43 percent fewer species of birds than a century ago. "We almost have lost half of the species that used to ...

The desert, seemingly barren, hosts diverse bird species like the cactus wren and roadrunner, showcasing remarkable adaptations to thrive in harsh environments. DESERT DWELLERS 5 BIRDS FOUND IN ...

Birds in California’s desert are dying by Tom Egan, Kim Delfino and John Sepulvado, opinion contributors - 01/23/20 5:00 PM ET ...

The research found that 39 of the 135 breeding bird species studied were less likely to be found at a given site today than 100 years ... Desert birds seek refuge in areas with higher elevation, ...

Overall, the study found that desert-like, "xeric" yards had a more even bird community and superior habitat compared to moist, or "mesic," grass lawns in the Phoenix area.

Arizona’s desert birds are in decline, according to a national conservation report tracking long-term bird populations, prompting one conservation group to ask the federal government to take ...

In Colombia, a fossil-collecting rancher has found a giant, flightless killer from 13 million years ago — and a missing link to the region’s evolutionary history.

A team of biologists in the U.K. and Canada has found that at least one type of bird has its own distinct nest building style. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group conducted ...