Birds utilise shed snake skins in their nests to deter predators, like small mammals, from attacking their young. A study by ...

When birds incorporate snake skins into their nests, it’s not just for decoration - it’s a calculated strategy to ward off ...

“If he and his second mate were able to produce an average of two eggs per year, hatch both, and see the young live to ...

A 'bizarre' material used by some birds to line their nests in tree cavities could actually save their offspring.

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay.

Birding is also an excellent way to connect with nature during a season when outdoor activities may feel limited.

Evidence from over 18,300 hours of recorded flight calls suggests songbirds may 'talk' to other species as they migrate, forming social connections and -- just maybe -- exchanging information about ...

The night sky teems with migrating songbirds, aloft in their millions following routes etched in evolutionary time. But those ...

Songbirds with comparable vocalizations showed stronger associations, suggesting that shared calls facilitate connections ...

Computer animators and video game designers may soon have a better way to create the purple-green sheen of a grackle's wing, or the pink flash on a ...

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke recently shared a video of a cute little bird named the "Virginia Rail" (Rallus ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps ...