Is that the tweet of a titmouse? Or the chirp of a chickadee? After you download the app Merlin Bird ID, you can use your smartphone to identify sounds and match them to the birds in trees nearby and ...

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As the blades of our kayak paddles silently sliced through the tranquil waters of the lake, a bald eagle soared overhead.

Thousands of New Zealanders have their pencils sharpened and at the ready for the start of the 19th New Zealand Garden Bird ...

Learn what a fox sparrow looks like and where to find this bird. Also learn about the fox sparrow's favorite foods, song and nesting habits.

As the first light spills over the emerald canopy of India’s Western Ghats, the forest erupts in song. Birds trill, warble, and whistle in a delightful chorus that has fascinated biologists and ...

A Comanche-led conservation project takes on an increasingly urgent mission: protecting the birds revered by many tribes while preserving traditions at the heart of their culture.

Discover how mountain chickadees use complex calls to communicate food sources, social interactions, and predator presence.

I identify all the birds I see and hear. There are 50 stops, each a half-mile apart and lasting 3 minutes. My helper wields a ...