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

You’re outside when suddenly you hear an unfamiliar chirp. Looking around, you wonder, “Is it a squirrel?” “Is it a bat?” And ...

Beyond the cavities, the thick shrubs and willow tangles along the riverbanks shelter small songbirds like the bright Yellow Warbler and secretive Common Yellowthroat. The quiet backwater channels and ...

For more than 20 years now, I’ve covered a route on Martha’s Vineyard that is part of the U.S. Geologic Survey’s Breeding ...

Readers share photos of gray bird species that live across America. Learn about the variety of gray colored birds you should ...

This is why migratory species like Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, and some shorebirds and warblers look different when they’re traveling south versus north. Species that move short distances—or ...

Western Tanager Bird making characteristic sound included in ambient. Scientific name: Piranga ludoviciana. GH2 plus 400mm EF L lens and shotgun mic.

Birds have evolved a unique tolerance for sour foods by rewiring a key taste receptor, reshaping their diets and ecosystems.

Ecuador's cloud forests are a biodiversity treasure trove, presenting a unique ecosystem hosting a variety of flora and fauna ...

It was 3 in the morning when Lorenzo Mora, 41, was getting ready to go bird-watching. This wasn’t just any birding trip: he’d ...

The Pilgrimage has been a top late-spring nature-themed event in Western New York for over 60 years. Sponsored by Buffalo Audubon and three of its sister organizations, this weekend brings ...

For instance, two mulberry trees at home have produced a bonanza of ripening berries for our fruit-loving feathered friends.