The purple gallinule, native to the Caribbean, landed in Houlton but was fatally injured by the cold. Several off-course ...

The bountiful blush of robins helped propel the city to another record Christmas Bird Count. Of the roughly 135,000 birds ...

Sussex has been treated to many rare bird sightings this year, including one that is typically found in North and South America.

Some birds are hard to find due to migration patterns, climate preferences, or breeding schedules, but you could spot a rare ...

Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.

Despite winter seeming bleak, the season offers birdwatchers the chance to see visitors like purple finch — and opportunities ...

Tens of millions of years ago, a diverse array of bird species soared, swam, and thrived amid their scaly reptile cousins—and set the stage for modern birdlife.

While scientists said it’s good news that birds appear to be adjusting to warming temperatures, they cautioned the shift ...

I don’t usually have anxiety dreams about birding. I usually have them about cameras, social faux pas or software. Actually, ...

Not all birds fly south for the winter. Surprisingly, there are many familiar birds that stay in our area for the winter, ...

Julius Erving revealed that he and Larry Bird only talk about their infamous fight when refusing to sign pictures of the ...

While female green hermit hummingbirds have curved bills, males’ straighter mouthparts are built for stabbing one another, a new study suggests ...