Don't shrink in fear. Zonotricia is a group of closely related sparrows-a genus, in science-speak. The Latin name refers to the pattern on their heads. Just pronounce the word the way it's written, Zo ...

From forest edges and thickets on late spring mornings in the Northeast comes what sounds like an exhortation from across the pond: “drink-your-tea!” This is not a British parent’s plea, but rather ...

With some 20 species of sparrows inhabiting Georgia at least part of the year, and with many of them having similar brown plumages, the small birds can be a headache to identify. I’ve taken classes in ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Funding constraints highlight the need for efficient approaches to manage wildlife habitat. One such approach is to monitor a single species ...

NEWTOWN, Conn.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal petition today with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking protection for the saltmarsh sparrow under the Endangered Species Act.