The first thing we noticed when we got to see the birds in person is that groups are building differently [from one another], ...

The Northern Cardinal Is the State Bird of Seven States Illinois ... they can outrun a human and they can survive in desert ...

The northern cardinal, a classic red bird, has pigment in its feathers that absorbs all but the red wavelengths, which are then reflected to us. Carotenoid-based colors are often used as an indicator ...

In 2018 we’ll explore the wonder of birds, and why we can’t live without ... Gray gulls raise their chicks in Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth.

These lessons were designed to accompany the first two parts of the PBS Life of Birds series. Although this lesson plan was developed primarily for grades 9-12, teachers of elementary or middle ...

Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. Many can also run, jump, swim, and dive. Some, like penguins, have lost the ability to fly but retained their wings. Birds are found worldwide and ...

We have added new and updated information to our Runner-up section on Bird Buddy. You may not know the difference between a bunting and a bobolink yet, but you do know when something has swung by ...

By Rebecca Dzombak Birds can be picky building their nests ... of sparrow weavers in the South African part of the Kalahari Desert, tracking their building progress. The groups were relatively ...

Bird mites are pests that live on the skin of some birds. If they find their way into your home, they may bite you. This can cause red marks, inflammation, and itching. There are many different ...

The northern cardinal, a classic red bird, has pigment in its feathers that absorbs all but the red wavelengths, which are then reflected to us. Carotenoid-based colors are often used as an ...