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 ...

Falconry, the sport of hunting with birds of prey, is ancient: its history goes back thousands of years. It was once used as a way to catch small... Nov 22, 2012 — Falconry, the sport of hunting with ...

In Wytham Woods near Oxford, a small green-and-yellow bird lands at a feeder. Its mate from the previous breeding season arrives shortly after. But instead of feeding together, the two keep their ...