Sometimes you hear or read a bird’s name and have to do a double take: “Wait, their name is what?! These names can be amusing, while others make you wonder

It’s no secret that birds are stunning creatures. Some have bold, colorful feathers while others have unique feather structures to help them stand out. With over 11,000 bird species in

There are plenty of cartoons that showcase birds speaking like humans. While it might seem far-fetched, there are birds that talk like humans in real life too. However, only certain

The Eastern Towhee is a small sparrow, slightly smaller than an American Robin.  They can be found throughout much of east and central North America, ranging from as far North

It is in our nature to appreciate the diverse aesthetics in the world around us. And what better way to do that than enjoying nature’s most colorful birds? Next time

For many years, scientific literature claimed that birds couldn’t smell or didn’t rely on their sense of smell for any purpose. However, research over the past few decades has proven

Birds are dinosaurs. There, I said it.  But, as I sit watching a flock of finches, it’s hard to see the resemblance.  How could this bird, no larger than a

When the land is covered in snow and the air is bitter cold, there’s something so soothing about watching the winter birds. They crowd on and beneath the feeder, and