The numbers of the Great Backyard Bird Count are now in and KUNM analyzed the data to figure out which birds were seen the ...

I am not a native of Southern California. Since moving here over a decade ago, I have heard stories of the infamous wild parrots that are heard long before they are seen. Yet, I have never seen any ...

In early March, birds that have been gone all winter begin appearing at my feeder. One of the earliest of these spring migrants is a brown-backed sparrow with a white ...

The genus Gracixalus belongs to the family of Old World Tree Frogs and is geographically dispersed from Myanmar and western Thailand to Laos, Vietnam, and further to southern China. Despite the ...

Being an expert birdwatcher is more than a hobby. It’s a pastime that may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests ...

Samuel Henderson, 11, is autistic and takes special education classes at Nicoma Park Elementary. “He’s labeled, but he can excel,” his mother, Lori, said. “Nothing holds him back.” So when the ...

Hundreds of dead birds are being reported across New Jersey, including at the Jersey Shore, according to officials. Between Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ...

Birds worldwide share a nearly identical warning cry to fend off nest parasites, despite being separated by millions of years. The discovery reveals how instinct and learning can merge, offering new ...

In the avian world, mimicry serves as both a powerful defense mechanism and a sophisticated communication tool. Many bird species have evolved remarkable abilities to replicate sounds from their ...

Birdsong has fascinated humans for centuries, from the enchanting trills that greet us in the morning to the soulful notes that echo through the dusk. These vocal performances are not just pleasant to ...

Birds call and sing to communicate with potential mates or rivals within their own species, but don't automatically understand the vocalisations of others. However, sometimes there's a good reason to ...

Considered as some of the most beautiful noises in the natural world, bird song is thought to boost our mental wellbeing – and with the rise in bird call ID apps, we're more obsessed with it than ever ...