AOS plans to start renaming American and Canadian birds in 2024, focusing on 70-80 bird species with names tied to humans or "deemed offensive and exclusionary," per the society's release.

Why Birds Need Native Plants Native plants for birds are like Mom’s home cooking. They’re the tried-and-true foods that keep the birds coming back for more—the berries and seeds that bring ...

1. If you plant native species, you'll attract more wildlife Planting native varieties provides shelter and food for home-grown insects, birds, and other animals that benefit the ecosystem.

"Native plant groups were more preferred in 97 percent of chickadee territories observed," Narango wrote. Birds also forage in trees. In her study the birds foraged most frequently (28%) in oaks.

13 native plants that will attract birds to your backyard Rowden and Trinidad said it doesn’t make sense to create a specific must-have list, since the best plants for local birds will depend on ...

Bird migration season is starting. But across North America, their populations are in trouble. We asked experts for 8 everyday steps you can take to lend them a hand.

Many birds turn to calorie-packed berries in autumn for an energy boost as they prepare for winter. Nutrient-rich natives provide the best fuel.

Using native plants in your garden will feed native insects, which, in turn, will attract hungry birds. Select a mix of plants to provide berries, nectar and/or seeds year-round.

AOS plans to start renaming American and Canadian birds in 2024, focusing on 70-80 bird species with names tied to humans or "deemed offensive and exclusionary," per the society's release.