Wild birds, including migratory species, commonly carry salmonella, but the strains of the bacteria they convey usually do not harbor antimicrobial-resistance genes that would make them a top-level ...

Researchers spent five years studying the gut microbiomes of Northern cardinals, a common backyard songbird known for its vivid red plumage. Their study explores how microbiome diversity impacts the ...

Something Wild co-host Dave Anderson of the Forest Society has been enjoying his birdfeeders and considering the benefits. “Every morning, just before sunrise, I wait with steaming cup of coffee in ...

Birdwatchers know the frustration of spotting a species you can’t identify. You’re gallivanting about, looking high and low for winged critters. Some you know, some you can figure out, and some haunt ...

If you’re looking for a pet bird its important to know how long your companions could live for. Let’s dive into each of these five birds and their lifespans. Some birds can live to very advanced ages.

Sex reversal may be more common in wild birds than we thought. By Laura Baisas Published Aug 13, 2025 1:53 PM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Although cases in wild birds has declined over the summer, there have been new cases in Montana and parts of the U.S. this fall. The virus is highly fatal to geese, raptors and ...

Mongabay discovered up to 10 YouTube channels, Facebook groups and profiles selling wild birds online, despite the illegality of capturing, caging and selling wild birds under the Wildlife ...