University of Michigan study finds noise harms birds' health in many ways, including their ability to reproduce ...

There is an air of the spectral to Fiona Pardington’s recent photographs of birds. While they are actual specimens, captured in atmospheric light and exhibiting unique plumage and expressions, there’s ...

Get to know the types of thrasher birds that birders should know. Learn where to spot these birds and how to identify them.

Mosquitoes transmit several pathogens of public health importance, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika. These vector-borne diseases are responsible for millions of cases every year, and ...

A new analysis of Oxford’s famous great tit population shows that extreme weather doesn’t hit chicks evenly. Timing matters. Cold snaps right after hatching are especially brutal. Heavy rain becomes ...

Most of us have heard the phrase "it takes a village" when it comes to childcare. This age-old saying holds true for some ...

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

Of nine different behavioral or fitness-related responses in 160 bird species examined, noise pollution had negative impacts ...

Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...

Newborn chicks match “kiki” with spiky shapes and “bouba” with round ones, revealing the curious bouba-kiki effect in animals.

We like to think that animals, including humans, follow the crowd. Think of a flock of pigeons taking off from the city square together or the recent frenzy over labubus. If most of the group does ...

Abstract: Bird sounds are a rich source of information that can significantly enhance our understanding of avian biodiversity, behavior, and their ecological roles. Ornithological research is driven ...