From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family during summer.

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

The calendar says that it’s winter. But for much of the natural world in coastal California, life is clearly awakening as abundant water and already lengthening days give their cues. Grasses are green ...

The film explores the diverse ways in which various bird species raise their young, highlighting the differences between precocial and altricial birds. It illustrates how Canada geese hatch goslings ...

Giving your pet bird a comfortable nesting environment is crucial for its health and happiness. These nests also add a touch of decor to your feathered friend’s habitat while they’re breeding. Many ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. As climate change intensifies extreme heat, ...

To nest or not to nest? That is the question. The days are hot and muggy; the nights only a bit cooler. In the morning when the barred owl hoots to its partner, I check the temperature. If, at 5 a.m., ...