A Baltimore oriole made its nest of mostly horsehair, while a pigeon just used an empty plastic garden pot. Birds use whatever is handy to build a nest typical for their species, but that varies as ...

In Iowa, 212 bird species nest throughout the state during nesting season. Nesting season is a great opportunity for first-time birdwatchers to make observations and start identifying species. Expert ...

Ornithologists have theorized that birds first began to build nests when they were unable to locate natural cavities. Of the 470 perching (passerine) birds in North America, about 25 percent use holes ...

The pine grosbeak is a common bird in Canada's boreal forests and the western mountains. This oversized finch adds color to ...

If you live in a city or suburb, it can be hard to feel connected to nature. But next time you step outside, pause, look and listen — even in the most densely populated areas, birds are almost ...

Researchers are calling on bird lovers, nature enthusiasts and anyone who spends time outside to help track down bird nests this spring. The effort will provide vital data for the 3rd Pennsylvania ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Conspecific brood parasites lay eggs in nests of other females of the same species. A variety of methods have been developed and used to ...