Birds, with their vast and diverse population across the globe, have amazed us for centuries with their beauty, behaviors, ...

For that reason, I generally don’t consider them homes. But the analogy is apt, if only to convey the uniqueness of their ...

For such a tiny bird, its nest is more a work of art than a means of shelter. This video by thehummingbirdslover_s shows the final result, but here’s the process from start to finish. View this ...

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment.

In the city centre of Amsterdam, a seemingly ordinary bird nest tells an extraordinary story of human impact on the environment. It's constructed from unexpected materials, including sunglasses ...

Many of our birds are cavity nesters, that is, they nest in holes in trees and fence posts. Woodpeckers can use their strong bills to chisel holes to create their own cavities. Many other birds ...

Contrary to its name, the common coot is no ordinary bird. Contrary to its name, the common coot is no ordinary bird. These plump, black-and-white birds have made themselves at home in the canals ...

This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found birds that line their nests with snakeskin are less likely to have their eggs eaten by predators. "We think that ...

In Amsterdam, the birds have been constructing nests out of plastic food wrappers, masks and other waste for at least 30 years, researchers report in the February Ecology. The revelation shows not ...

Listen to this episode and see how many bird nests you can identify, just by hearing a description! Bird species choose different spots for their nests, and make the nests out of a variety of ...

Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren’t solely controlled by ...