"I was thrilled." Experts stunned after capturing images of rare creature in unexpected location: 'Striking' first appeared ...

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Photographers from around the world recently submitted 20,000-odd images of bird species to the Bird Photographer of the Year contest. The showcase captures the diversity of the class Aves, as well as ...

Avid birdwatcher Amir Hariri tells V.I.A. he's been taking photos for over a decade, and has always had an interest in the ...

The Bird Photographer Of The Year (BPOTY) organization has released a selection of finalists in the running to win the 2021 competition. The image above shows a fascinating interaction: In winter, ...

As a self-professed nature nerd, I’ve become accustomed to common names for plants being misleading. Rose of Sharon, for instance, is not a rose but a hibiscus. It follows that names for animals may ...

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...

There's much to admire about birds: They can soar through the skies, build durable nests and some can even sing. But can they smell? For a long time, it was widely believed that birds have no sense of ...

If you would like to expand the number of different species of birds in your landscape, you can add plants that offer cover and produce berries, seeds and nectar. It is also an excellent time to offer ...

Birds worldwide share a unique alarm call to warn each other about brood parasites like cuckoos. This vocalization, a blend of instinct and learned behavior, has been observed across 21 species ...