It is spring in the northern hemisphere and birds initiate the remarkable architectural feat of building a home for the young. How is this accomplished? Hormones and Getting in the Mood Much of the ...

When it comes to home-building, some birds put even the finest architects to shame. Their nests are not just shelters but marvels of design, engineering, and instinct. From hanging woven baskets to ...

Within the range of more ordinary cup-like woven nests, there is a lot of variation in construction, using different materials Among the thousands of bird species there is great variation in nesting ...