It was a year when Louisiana joined the other states of the Confederacy in becoming solidly Republican and bright red (but not crimson — never crimson).

The official naming organization for birds in the U. S. is making a bold move, after concerns were raised about birds being named after people with questionable histories.

Humorist, author and illustrator Matt Kracht of "A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever" ranks a handful of common North American birds and why you should hate them as much as he does.

Quintessential quirky, quacky questions. Sam Venable. Special to the News Sentinel. ... four calling birds (mockingbirds maybe?), three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge? ...

Being around birds is associated with better mental health. Everyday encounters with the bird kind are associated with better mental health. In one study, researchers asked about 1,300 ...

It’s that time of year: despite the still-freezing temperatures and lack of greenery, birds are beginning to think it’s spring. And in spring male birds’ thoughts turn to finding mates and ...