The Swinhoe’s White-eye—a small yellow bird native to Asia—has rapidly spread throughout the state and beyond in the past decade, surprising birders and experts alike.

When a major cyclone tears through an island nation, all efforts rightly focus on saving human lives and restoring ...

Examining and decoding bird calls is becoming an increasingly popular field of study, as scientists like me are discovering that many birds – including mountain chickadees – follow systematic rules to ...

A wide body of research shows that traditionally charismatic species receive more attention and conservation funding, which ...

An 8-year-old Hammond’s flycatcher that arrived in Fairbanks surpasses the previous oldest recorded bird of its species, one that was 7 years old when biologists banded and captured her in Oregon.

Coyotes are lumped together with rats as animals that can be killed in any number in California. Rights groups want to change that.

Cornell Lab study reveals a U.S. bird population decline affecting 75% of tracked species. eBird data shows widespre ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a simple message to the well-intentioned who want to rescue what appear to ...

Game and Fish also recommends that people steer clear of adult wildlife, such as deer or moose that might wander into urban ...

"Don't touch baby animals." Conservation supervisor Patrick Isakson says whether it is a fawn, duckling, rabbit or a songbird ...

as well as efforts to attempt "cultural rescue" in a declining songbird population. More information: Philippa Brakes et al, Animal culture: conservation in a changing world, Philosophical ...