Who knew color had a weight to it.

Nope, says our expert with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Birds do not predict the weather. But it is true that migration is underway for most birds in mid-March and April, and that likely accounts ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- This week's bird is the Brown-headed Cowbird. The Brown-headed Cowbird is a stockier blackbird. Males have a glossy black body with a brown head, which can appear black in ...

Black bears and brown bears sometimes share the same territory, and because they can react very differently when encountered, it’s a good idea to be able to quickly determine which species you’re ...

ZME Science recently reported on a new study published in the journal Ecology Letters that looked at nearly 1,300 bird species using a global database to analyze the colors of their plumage. The team ...

CANFIELD — Several years ago, I relocated our bird feeders from the backyard to the pergola over our deck. Yes, it is messy requiring a thorough spring cleanup, but there are also two advantages. One: ...

Songbird fledglings are flitting about, marking the time of year I commonly hear the question “what are those little brown birds in my yard?” Truth of the matter is, I don’t know, at least not without ...

Drew Lanham refers to himself as a ‘rare bird.’ The ornithologist, naturalist and writer says he believes conservation efforts must be a blending of rigorous science and evocative art. Lanham is among ...

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Drew Lanham refers to himself as a ‘rare bird.’ The ornithologist, naturalist and writer says he believes conservation efforts must be a blending of rigorous science and evocative art. Lanham is among ...