The migrating Vaux’s swifts, which normally roost by the thousands in the old chimney at Portland’s Chapman Elementary School ...

Alfred Hitchcock filmed "The Birds" in Bodega Bay, California. The town is also known for redwoods, wine and beach walks.

While picking up pizza and cat food, I found myself caught up in watching the gulls hanging around the parking lot of what ...

Our newest contest category delivered a bounty of beautiful—and birdy—scenes for the judges to choose from. Here are some of ...

If cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata still have hornbills, it is because we have large, old trees. Foreign palms and ...

Millions of birds are in the middle of their migrations through western Pennsylvania, and you can play a small part in ...

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could ...

The concept, or perhaps conceit, of an author organizing a wealth of knowledge into a comprehensive explanation of world ...

Thistle is particularly valuable to goldfinches. Its down is used as nesting material, and its tiny seeds are eaten by the birds. Seeing a goldfinch or two on a towering thistle plant is a reliable ...

This National Virginia Day, learn how Smithsonian scientists are using historic collections and current conservation ...

Among the numerous amazing abilities of birds, there is one superhuman talent that is clearly their most striking trait: ...

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could ...