Light pollution, both from windows and from outdoor light fixtures, can be especially dangerous because songbirds use the moon and stars as a “compass” when flying south. Artificial lights can be a ...

I took my first serious bird tour in September 2005. That was a monthlong trip through northern Peru with Manu Expeditions ...

Birds are attracted to the color purple, and planting these 17 purple flowers will draw a variety of birds to your yard, from ...

Spotting a beautiful feathered friend in your yard is a certain kind of thrill made all the more exciting if you identify the ...

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

Hummingbirds need lots of nectar to keep going during migration. Here's what you can plant in your yard to help them ...

Tap dancing birds, shuffling spiders, and wiggling honeybees; dancing is not just a human phenomenon. Many types of animals ...

The early namers of birds also worked mostly with specimens. Hence names more appropriate for identification in the hand ...

The yellow-throated vireo fills September woods with song, but birdwatchers know this elusive species is more often heard ...

Fall migration is peaking, and Hawk Ridge bustles not only with birds but also with researchers tallying their flights over ...

Scientists are learning new information about the swift and tiny ruby-throated hummingbird through a new tagging program.

With hummingbird fall migration season is underway, a digital map offers the chance to track sightings. Here's what to know.