Costa Rica is a dream destination for bird lovers, and parrots are one of the most exciting groups to encounter. How can you ...

If you’re quick, you may see a hummingbird flitting around your garden or possibly hovering as it sips nectar. These tiny ...

Unlike birds whose plumage is mostly blue, the green coloring of a green bird’s feathers is primarily a combination of pigment and structure, not just a trick of the light. These birds’ emerald green, ...

Life for Hazel Red Bird has been a little like living in two different worlds. The retired registered nurse has resided in Racine County for most of her adult years - working, making friends and ...

Bullfinches have distinct black caps, and the male has a bright pinky-red breast ... birds. These small finches have a forked tail and a long narrow bill, quite distinct from other finches. The male ...

The black-billed magpie has been named Edmonton’s city bird following a public vote that ... including the downy woodpecker, red-breasted nuthatch and northern saw-whet owl, were eliminated ...

What is red crown rot? Red crown rot is an emerging disease that has ... “The pathogen is not uniformly distributed throughout the field. There can be small areas that are affected and then right ...

Male birds have shimmering blue and green feathers, while females tend to sport low-key green plumage. The tropical rainforest is a dangerous place for small birds ... milk snakes have developed a ...

Soybean growers in the Midwest face a new challenge with red crown rot, a yield-threatening disease that is on the rise. With no effective in-season treatments currently available, growers are ...

Their signature red berries look like great bird snacks ... months, small and spherical. Growth: Cane-like, meaning new shoots grow straight up and unbranched from the plant’s crown.

Fourteen orange-headed bird species are showcased for their vibrant ... From the flashy bright orange-red crown plumage of the Western Tanager to the muted wash of orange on the cheeky under ...

Red-breasted Flycatcher’s magnificent journey across continents not only defies its size but reminds one of the good old adage - size doesn’t matter, it is attitude that does! The bird ...