Unlike most other bird species, the brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species ...

Cowbird mothers abandon their eggs in the nests of other bird species, but the chicks somehow manage to find their flock and ...

The visit of the 17-year cicadas isn't particularly long, but it can bring back memories of cicada summers from long ago.

The Arkansas turkey season ended in May, but there’s still good reason for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to keep the birds ...

I covered the Brood XIV 17-year cicadas and the birds that love them, but it turned out the birds weren’t quite done adding ...

Wisconsin will hold a limited hunting season this fall for sharp-tailed grouse, according to the Department of Natural ...

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A study focused on protecting Scotland's capercaillie population by managing predators through non-lethal means has seen ...

Discover the question mark butterfly as it emerges in forests, showcasing vivid colors, unique camouflage and a seasonal life ...

In human terms, it doesn’t take long for the little ones to grow and fledge – around two weeks in most cases. We watched from ...

The number of breeding ducks in North Dakota is above the long-term average, but the population has declined for a second ...