4. Hyacinth Macaw In contrast to the types of small pet birds, the hyacinth macaw is a giant. At about 3.3 feet long and 2.6 to 3.7 pounds, it’s longer than any other parrot. It’s also the ...

Q: There’s a bird about the size of a crow that flies along our lakeshore, and gives an odd song or call. It’s gray and white and I can’t find it in my field guide.

The day-old bird, smaller than a pinky finger, had brown fuzz all over its body. When Falk and Taylor walked closer to the nest, the chick began twitching and shaking its head—a behavior they had ...

From sparrows to sunbirds, here are 7 city birds anyone can spot without binoculars. A simple guide to urban birdwatching in ...