The sunny yellow-hued American goldfinch, which has a black forehead marking, can be seen all over the states. For a real ...

People have been left stunned after learning the origins of a common rude hand gesture - especially given how it has managed to keep its original meaning for centuries ...

The Henry Pigott house on Portsmouth Island. Photo by Sara Hassatt By Peter Vankevich The Portsmouth Island Christmas Bird Count took place this year after having been canceled in 2023 and 2024 ...

Minnesota chose the common loon as its state bird in 1961 because lawmakers and bird experts agreed that no other animal ...

Sometimes I catch myself classifying birds into two categories: fancy and regular. Shame on me. This is a bad attitude, because all birds are gorgeous little creatures. But I fear, after all these ...

Here are seven rare bird sightings that have been spotted across Suffolk. A Turkestan shrike was at Dunwich Heath for a few days in October, with people travelling to the site just to see it. This ...

The great tit (Parus major) is the picture-perfect garden bird. With its colorful feathers and melodic, two-note whistle, it ...

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

Why Iowa chose the American goldfinch in 1933, a familiar farm-field bird that symbolized endurance, continuity, and everyday ...

Why Indiana chose the northern cardinal in 1933, reflecting everyday wildlife, changing landscapes, and a search for hopeful ...

January can feel quiet outdoors but head to the woods or a wetland for some top birdwatching moments. At this time of year ...

National Bird Day 2025 highlights how bird population changes reveal environmental stress and ecosystem health worldwide.