Guineafowl don’t rely on cuddling for warmth like other species. They rely on flexible behavioural responses to survive harsh climates.

Bringing more birds into your garden does more than just add color and song. It creates a sense of liveliness and peace, ...

At sunset, a flock of chimney swifts flying south will look for a place to roost for the night. When they find a suitable ...

One recent morning, trying to find the source of a warbler trill high in a white pine tree, I was rewarded with a brilliant flash of orange. It was my ...

Are you looking to add a small flowering tree to your yard? This one not only looks gorgeous with its winter blooms but also ...

A Young Cooper’s Hawk Learned to Use a Crosswalk Signal to Launch Surprise Attacks on Other Birds Researcher Vladimir Dinets watched the bird repeatedly sneak behind a row of cars to ambush its ...

A spat between birds at a backyard birdfeeder highlights the sometimes fierce competition for resources that animals face in the natural world, but some ecologically similar species appear to ...

Following the success of a winter bird survey earlier this year, Delhi’s forest and wildlife department is set to launch a month-long summer census in May to document avian species across the ...

The box elder is a native tree that produces large amounts of seeds that hang on all winter. They provide food for birds and mammals.

Tips for spotting elusive screech owls: Listen at night and look for holes Plus: What do cardinals eat when they’re not at feeders? Why do people bird-watch in winter?

Winter Is Prime Time for Birding in Maine This time of year, birds are easier to see on bare branches and you’ll have the run of some of the best viewing spots.

We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of "winter walks". Here is a selection of the photographs we received from around the world.