A recent study led by Macquarie University reveals why some bird species stay with their mates for life, while others "divorce." Key findings suggest that partnerships improve breeding success and ...

Dec. 18 (UPI) --New research shows bird pairs that coordinate their singing and wing movements are better able to get their message across. Just as facial cues and hand gestures make human speech more ...

A pair of tree swallows that survived the record-breaking mid-March blizzard south of us last spring got directly to work when they finally arrived. They chose one of the nest boxes I maintain at a ...

Black vultures form a steadfast connection that remains close throughout the year, not just during breeding season. Bald eagles, the national symbol of the United States, form lifelong bonds, ...

Most bird chicks need parental care to survive. In biparental species the chicks have greater chances of success if both parents participate in this task, especially under hostile situations. An ...

DULUTH, Minn. - Conservationists say two piping plovers have been spotted in Duluth, and they are hoping that means the endangered bird will decide to nest in the area. Piping plovers nest on open ...

Birds are not the best candidates for relationship drama, but they have their own version of "love and loss." While some bird couples are in it for the long haul, others can experience a sudden split.