For several reasons, swamp sparrows didn’t fit into the first two parts of this series, and European house sparrows really don’t belong on this continent, even though they have been here since the ...

Nowadays as I take my morning walk I see and hear many different sparrows. Those species breeding are relatively easy to see, though some, unlike good children, are heard but not seen. Song sparrows ...

In Marin, we have a greater variety and abundance of birds in winter than in summer. Now is the time to see big flocks of shorebirds, our maximum diversity of ducks and a wide selection of raptor ...

Birds with bold crown coloring are dominant over those with duller crown colors. Though highly territorial on their summer breeding grounds, golden-crowned sparrows form winter flocks with the same ...

Want to see a wider variety of birds in your backyard? Choosing the right food is key, since some, like one particular seed, ...

Any parents out there will be familiar with the unique sort of misery that results when your kid has a new favorite song. They ask to hear it over and over, without regard for the rest of us. Well, it ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 1847, German biologist Carl Bergmann posited that cold climates ...

There are thousands of species of birds and with great numbers come great biodiversity. There are thousands of species of birds and with great numbers come great biodiversity. Birds are among the most ...