South American species makes rare appearance in Texas, attracting birders Several uncommon bird species have been sighted in the Lone Star State this year. By Ariana Garcia , Assistant News Editor ...

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For the hard-to-spot bird species and endangered birds, spring and fall are the best times to see birds in Texas, especially on the Texas coast. Birds fly anywhere from 18 to 24 hours to reach the ...

If you haven’t birded Texas, or haven’t birded “on the border,” think about adding the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival to your travel plans. The 2025 event is set for Nov. 5-9. Get ...

An endangered parrot species is making a home in South Texas much to the delight of researchers who say it’s a unique case of animals expanding into urban areas.

Community members who spot the birds can help track their spread across the state by reporting them to the Texas Invasive ...

White-winged dove: The second most abundant dove in Texas with an estimated resident population of about 10 million birds. Prominent in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, the birds have ...

A bird watcher spotted a rare, shimmering blue visitor in Texas this week. On Monday morning, Ken Blackford sighted a blue bunting—known scientifically as Cyanocompsa parellina—at the blind ...

Since its installation, the habitat has seen over 360 different bird species, according to South Texas Bird Photography, a website that tracks birding hotspots throughout the Valley.