In the deep quiet of a California night, a silent wing beat passes overhead. The state hosts a remarkable variety of owls, from the ubiquitous Great Horned Owl to the elusive Flammulated Owl, each ...

The Great Horned Owl dominates Alaska's forests from the southeastern panhandle all the way to the northern boreal forests.

With its melodious warble echoing through wetlands worldwide, this small songbird is a master of camouflage in dense reeds. The Common Reed-warbler is a small, slender bird with uniform warm brown ...

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A nimble acrobat of North American forests, this small but fierce visitor to backyard feeders defies gravity by walking headfirst down tree trunks, searching every crack and crevice for tasty insects.

A flamboyant splash of colour on any pond, this eye-catching waterfowl is one of the most beautiful species of birds on the planet. The Mandarin Duck is renowned for its striking, colourful plumage, ...

When the Sonoran Desert dims to purple twilight, Arizona's remarkable owl diversity comes alive. Listen for their series of ...

These stocky garden visitors are often the first green birds people notice at their feeders. They've got powerful beaks that ...

There's something oddly mesmerising about watching pigeons and doves in British gardens and woodlands go about their daily ...

Ever dismissed those 'little brown birds' darting around your garden as just plain and ordinary? Watch any garden feeding ...