When I was accepted for graduate school at Idaho State University in 1974, I knew what my MS research would be on — the black ...

When I was accepted for graduate school at Idaho State University in 1974, I knew what my MS research would be on — the black rosy-finch. I had spent three ...

Learn More › If you appreciate the vibrant colors and lovely birdsong winged visitors bring to your yard, the best way to ...

Let’s face it, some animals have cooler names than others. For example, how could the blobfish ever hope to compete with the ...

With its bright golden mantle and jet-black body, it would be hard to mistake the yellow-headed blackbird for any other species.

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

Other breeding birds include Ruffed Grouse, Broad-winged Hawk, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Black-billed Cuckoo, Alder Flycatcher, Willow Flycatcher, Blue-headed Vireo, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Golden-crowned ...

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at: [email protected] or 978-204-2976.

Depending on the specimen, the face can appear black, red, or yellow. The rest of the head is blue, and it sports a purple chest, yellow belly, and green wings. 5. Resplendent Quetzal The resplendent ...

Distinguished by its striking black and yellow coloration, the fire salamander is an amphibian of intrigue and allure. They reside in damp environments, favoring the forest’s cool, shadowy crevices.

Black skimmers will sometimes rest on the beach by laying their head and belly on the sand, Koczur said. A casual observer ...

The Glacier Finch, also known as the White-winged Diuca Finch, is the only bird known to nest directly on glaciers, braving extreme cold and high altitudes to raise its young in ice.