It’s easy to lump all sparrow bird types together: “Yep, looks like a sparrow to me.” You can find at least 33 species of native sparrows across the country. And while their plumage won’t sweep you ...

The animal kingdom gives us rainbows of color with butterflies and chameleons, and clownfish, but birds give us just as much of a show. Among the peacock, the toucan, and the macaw, there’s a ...

A team of scientists based in Brazil recently reported that they discovered a new species of Tinamou in the mountains of the ...

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...

Cardinals are one type of bird you should see in your yard in winter, so you want to provide them with the right type of ...

When winter winds are frigid and I crave a taste of the outdoors, I find myself glued to the window watching my birdfeeders.