A small-bird species, the Japanese tit (Parus minor), uses wing movements as a gesture to convey the message 'after you,' according to new research. When a mating pair arrives at their nest box with ...
For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...
We do this every day with domesticated species such as dogs or horses: They help us find something or carry us somewhere, and, in return, we provide them with food and shelter. In biological terms, ...
Mary Alice Tartler knows her birds, but she didn't know this one. She had arrived at her friend's house on Hilton Head Plantation this past winter to photograph humming birds that frequented a bird ...
Why Iowa chose the American goldfinch in 1933, a familiar farm-field bird that symbolized endurance, continuity, and everyday ...
Turning your backyard into a haven for birds is one of the most rewarding experiences for any garden lover. The splash of ...