Biologists at UCLA used a natural experiment during the COVID-19 lockdowns to study the effects of human activity on urban ...

The popular nursery rhyme This Little Piggy is an early childhood memory for many of us. It’s a poem that involves five little piggies, each corresponding to one of our fingers or toes. Kids love it, ...

Every year, especially when winter sets in, people start noticing birds acting oddly. A robin sitting on the pavement, a ...

The eagle earns the title of King of Birds. Its majestic flight, exceptional eyesight, hunting prowess, and significant ...

This year’s fall reset of our clocks back an hour appears to have permanently changed the morning rising time for our 14-year ...

From robin redbreasts to holly, mistletoe to wreaths, it’s a time to embrace our native species and to enjoy all the stories, myths and tales us humans have woven around them. Does your local area or ...

A UCLA campus shutdown during COVID revealed rapid evolution in urban birds, as junco beaks shifted with the rise and fall of ...

Ever been about to pour rancid milk down the sink and thought…"Hmm, maybe I shouldn't…"? What about the tomato passata that's ...

Key takeawaysDark-eyed juncos, a bird that typically live in mountain forests, have established thriving populations in Southern California cities ...

Because of their long legs, bent necks, and distinct pink colouration, flamingos tend to resemble living sculptures right out ...

Well-known twitchers share their experiences. Plus, use our tool to see the most common and most threatened species near you ...

Determining whether a budgerigar is male or female isn’t always obvious at first glance–yet identifying the gender is crucial for harmonious coexistence in the aviary. Especially when keeping only two ...