Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren’t solely controlled by instinct ...

The thunder rolled and lightning danced among the jagged peaks as a summer rainstorm soaked the alpine meadows of California’s Sierra Nevada. Our parkas were zipped tight and heads down as we plodded ...

Explores various types of bird nests and the unique building habits of different bird species. It showcases how birds construct their homes using available materials in diverse environments, from ...

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...

From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family during summer.

Bird nest constructed with twigs in a tree - MartaWaterArt/Shutterstock Spotting a bird nest in your backyard can be an exciting discovery. When you find a cluster of ...

Nests can be found anywhere birds are found. Here, many of our species are forest nesters appreciative of the leafy camouflage protecting them from predators. They come in all sizes from the large ...

A bird house is a common way to attract birds to your yard, but not every species favor these enclosed spaces. Some birds ...

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...