Instinct does play a role in nest-building, but so much more seems to be involved. Entwined with instinct are reason, ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

You'll be amazed by the ways desert birds survive and thrive in dry country. Learn about the bird species that live in ...

While most birds carefully nurture and protect their young, some species have evolved a more unconventional approach. Known as "brood parasites," these birds lay their eggs in the nests of other ...

The town’s popular rookery may be running out of room. Eleven species of birds built 800 nests last year alone. ‘It’s so ...

As ancient, hollowed trees disappear in England, one researcher and his team are engineering prosthetic nests to provide an ...

Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe place for eggs and nestlings. Nearly all birds use a nest of some kind, but construction varies widely ...