New molecular research shows that white eye birds (family Zosteropidae) form new species at a faster rate than any other known bird. Remarkably, unlike other rapid diversifications, which are ...

Whitefish Point Bird Observatory recently noted three of these Arctic visitors, hinting at a possible broad movement year.

It sounds like the setup for a joke missing a punchline: What’s big and white and seen all over? One of the first things many Southwest Florida newcomers may notice is the abundance of large, pale, ...

WASHINGTON – The hot, dry summer that has ravaged the D.C. area has altered the behavior of a bird species, leaving local drivers scratching their heads. The mysterious white birds seen along routes ...

The ring-necked pheasant, an introduced species that has declined from its peak population in Pennsylvania in the 1970s to only a couple heavily managed pockets today, is one of the few birds that ...

A new app is working to reconnect humans with the great outdoors. The social birding network Birda is helping outdoor adventurers identify and record various bird species. But this isn’t just ...

Keep your eyes peeled to spot the well-camouflaged American bittern — a marsh bird with a bizarre song. Plus, learn what the ...