Bird migration has captured our imagination throughout history, although a solid understanding of avian movements has remained elusive until relatively recently. Modern science and technology have ...

Each year, billions of migratory birds switch between spring/summer breeding grounds and overwintering grounds, although their movements vary greatly between species and populations. Their journey may ...

The tenacious songster expertly navigates steep rocky hillsides from Kashmir to Nepal, flashing its distinctive pale yellow underparts as it forages for insects. The Sulphur-bellied Warbler is a small ...

Like ourselves, birds need to sleep to rest, recover from their activities, and remove waste built up in the brain. The way they sleep is actually pretty similar to ourselves, although these ...

A charming songbird with an elegant, pencil-thin tail found across northern Australia's grasslands and woodland edges. The Long-tailed Finch is a small, elegant bird with a distinctive long, pointed ...

The avian beak and skull are incredibly specialized structures that highlight the diversity of birds and even provide hints at how evolution has shaped life on Earth. Have you ever wondered why bird’s ...

A stunning songbird found in tropical forests with its brilliant red plumage and jet-black wings, making it one of South America's most eye-catching inhabitants. The Crimson-backed Tanager is a ...

Anyone who has taken a few moments to watch birds feeding in a yard, swimming on a lake or soaring overhead will have noticed the remarkable diversity in bird behavior and how birds are adapted to ...

Each year, the arrival and departure of migratory birds herald the changing seasons and fill us with wonder for the natural world. Have you ever wondered about all the dangers they face en route ...

A common addition to many bird-friendly yards with regularly stocked feeders and nest boxes is the provision of a bird table, which householders keep filled with fresh water. Thirsty birds will ...

The master seamstress of Southeast Asian forests stitches leaves into intricate nests using nothing but its beak and found plant fibres. The Rufous-tailed Tailorbird is a small bird with a bright ...

A social songbird known for its distinctive light head, chestnut chest and black eye-mask, this Asian native has established thriving populations across Southeast Asia's towns and farmlands. The ...