Have you ever heard the old expression that “He, or She, has a bird nest on the ground?” The meaning of the expression is usually interpreted as someone has discovered something that brings them high ...

Birds have learned to adapt to any environment and build a nest anywhere that fits their needs. Each species has their own unique nesting habits, but many are incredible architects, able to construct ...

A nest with a roof may provide some birds with more protection. But bird species that build simpler nests may be more adaptable to changing conditions. By Rebecca Dzombak Many of the bird nests you’ll ...

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...

Birds are remarkable and fascinating creatures, able to glide through the sky with a degree of freedom we humans can only fantasize about. In many cultures, including Asian traditions, birds are ...

Fork-tailed drongos have a signature color and pattern on their eggs, which helps them avoid getting duped by African cuckoos. Hans Stieglitz via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 Cuckoos have ...