Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A black-backed dwarf kingfisher sitting on a branch. Nature produces some truly extravagant costumes, and birds have evolved more ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. The tropics are often renowned for the brightest birds, but U.S. birds also display a wide array of striking hues. But just how ...

I’m not sure how it's possible for summer days to feel endless yet so limited and finite. We have gone entirely through June and midway through July! From a birding and photography standpoint, June ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman playing with three parakeets indoors - Slavica/Getty Images Birds make every outdoor space look instantly better. And when ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

Birds receive their colors thanks to the pigments in their genetic makeup. All living creatures owe their coloring to pigmentation within their DNA. Even humanity owes our hair and skin color to this ...

If you ever find yourself wandering through the forests of Peru, you’re likely to notice a unique and colorful bird called the Andean cock-of-the-rock. As you’ll see in this YouTube video, this unique ...

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...

Forests in India rank among the most prolific habitats for birds on Earth, ranging from the lush Western Ghats to the misty ...

Have you recently developed an interest in birdwatching? Or maybe you just like having many kinds of beautiful birds visit your back yard? South Carolina is home to a wealth of interesting wildlife, ...