World’s smartest birds
If someone calls you a birdbrain, consider it a compliment! Birds in the Cordivae family astonish with their sense of self and problem-solving skills.
Browsing: Birds
All about birds
Forty-eight million Americans call themselves birdwatchers. And, no wonder — birds are beautiful, entertaining and surprising.
These hummingbirds migrate 1,000s of miles
The tiny birds that can! Twice a year, these tiny birds fly thousands of miles, in the face of extreme hazards.
Hummingbird nectar recipe
Want to feed hummingbirds? The recipe is easy to prepare and hummingbirds always come back for more!
These woodpeckers store their food, and defend it, too!
Meet the three woodpecker species especially noted for storing food and protecting their stash.
Birds: frequent questions
How to free a trapped bird. How to keep birds from flying into windows. How to care for an injured or orphaned bird. More.
Birds are choosy – here’s where to place their birdhouses
Thirty or more species of birds are known to nest in birdhouses, but no single birdhouse appeals to them all.
Birdhouse dimensions chart – because one size doesn’t fit all
Want to hang a birdhouse? Check this chart first — different birds require different sizes.
Build a birdhouse, it’s easy
It’s easy to build a birdhouse. If you’re a parent, it’s a fun project to do with your children. Here’s a pattern and tips.
Cleaning bird feeders and birdhouses
Birds appreciate a clean “dinner plate” and clean lodging. A dirty feeder fosters moldy, unhealthy food and, sometimes, dangerous bacteria.