People typically think about evolution as a linear process where, within a species, the classic adage of "survival of the ...

Wood warblers, also called New World warblers, are some of the most colorful birds in North America, with more than a hundred ...

Research into wood warblers shows that gene sharing across species played a key role in shaping their bright feather colors.

These tiny, round birds are instantly recognizable with their black caps and bibs, white cheeks, gray backs, and warm buff ...

When Bald Eagles pair up, they take the plunge—literally—locking talons high in the air and tumbling toward the ground, ...

Virginia’s winters can feel completely different depending on which part of the state you are in. While in the Appalachian ...

An escaped mandarin duck in Head of the Harbor attracts hundreds, causing traffic issues and prompting police to enforce ...

The sun conure, a parrot species, is very social and has some fascinating features. Distinguishing between males and females, ...

Unlike the spring and summer, where forests and scrubby grasslands are your friend, winter birding is all about salt marshes, ...

We’re lucky here in Minnesota to have so many members of the Corvidae family call our state home throughout the year.

By about 175 million years ago, a group known as Pennaraptora had emerged - the closest known relatives of modern birds and ...