(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) In the case of grassland birds, including those in Illinois, the news isn’t good. The study says birds that need grassland habitat are in crisis. One measure ...

This is a tale of two finches — actually two different finch species — and the American ... trapped and illegally sold in New York as caged birds. The house finches reproduced and began ...

It's also the state bird of seven states: Illinois, Indiana ... feeder will help you attract these spring birds to your backyard. The Purple Finch is a small bird native to North America.

Millions of birds crossed over Illinois overnight in their spring migration, and “Migration Alerts” are active as those flights will continue. According to Birdcast, more than 22 million birds ...

“This bird (above) looks like a house finch, but the coloring is not typical. What kind of bird is this?” asks Birds & Blooms ...

Illinois Beach State Park is a bit like someone ... the combination of the Dead River and the lakefront make it an ideal spot for birds to catch their breath while taking away yours.

Thousands of birds are expected to migrate over the Chicago area overnight, triggering a “Migration Alert” to help protect the flying travelers. According to BirdCast, a service powered by a ...

A couple things jumped out at me, including his sighting the first ice of the season and this about the dryness that just keeps building in much of Illinois, “Birds continue to be congregated ...

Spring’s arrival means bird-watchers across the country may begin to spot migrating birds making their way ... official state bird in seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina ...

(NBC Chicago) — More than four million birds crossed Illinois Saturday night into Sunday morning and more are expected in the coming days as an annual spring migration of birds over the United ...