The roosting of Trinidad’s national bird, the scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber), is an integral part of this country’s ecotourism product. In the Caroni Swamp more so than any other wetland, ...

On a hazy day in June 2023, doctoral students Trifosa Simamora and Timothy Boycott noticed that the birds at their field site had gone quiet. Now in a study published in Biological Conservation, they ...

Quick Take How Do Birds Sing? Intelligence Differences Among Species How Domestication Has Shaped Singing Abi... Not all pet birds have the physical or cognitive ability to learn songs, and ...

Not all pet birds have the physical or cognitive ability to learn songs, and understanding the difference can help owners set realistic expectations. For example, vocal learning species—including ...

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Since last November, when a dinosaur-like shoebill landed on a tour boat in Uganda and appeared to dwarf observers, tourism involving the swamp birds spiked because of publicity generated by the ...

You’ve probably noticed that your morning coffee ritual is accompanied by an orchestra of bird voices, each one distinct and purposeful. These feathered performers aren’t just making noise for fun.

Clear communication with others requires good tools and hard work. How about our communication with God? How do we make sure our communication with Him is clear and understandable? Clear communication ...

They called it “Snowmageddon” on television. The first big storm of 2026, from a certain point of view, was a big one. Western Massachusetts received a deep coat of fresh snow, and it certainly got ...

The thick conifers (left) in this forest may provide Blue Jays with shelter, while the deciduous trees (foreground) may offer woodpecker holes for chickadees and other small birds. BILL DANIELSON / ...

KZ, a bald eagle from the Mystic Lakes, perches on a Somerville roof, October 14, 2022. Credit: Jeanine Farley KZ, a bald eagle from the Mystic Lakes, perches on a Somerville roof, October 14, 2022.