About 7 a.m. every morning there is a flurry with the arrival of a flock of about 15 junco in our backyard. As the day ...

Unlike birds whose plumage is mostly blue, the green coloring of a green bird’s feathers is primarily a combination of pigment and structure, not just a trick of the light. These birds’ emerald green, ...

Want to see a wider variety of birds in your backyard? Choosing the right food is key, since some, like one particular seed, ...

The animal kingdom gives us rainbows of color with butterflies and chameleons, and clownfish, but birds give us just as much of a show. Among the peacock, the toucan, and the macaw, there’s a ...

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...

The white-winged dove is bigger and blockier than the mourning dove with a rounded tail and distinct white chevrons on its wings. 1409 W 35th N Plenty of lessons are learned in Texas dove fields each ...

Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness team at CNET. She tested, researched and reviewed sleep and health-related products, technology and trends. She received her bachelor's degree in ...

Do you find birds delightful? Love getting a close look at their pretty colors? Or perhaps the sound of birds chirping relaxes you? Placing a bird feeder in your yard can make enjoying feathered ...

Here’s a fun quiz to celebrate bird nesting season in New Hampshire. Listen to this episode and see how many bird nests you can identify, just by hearing a description! Bird species choose different ...