Q: A friend who’s a birdwatcher pointed out a scarlet tanager to me, and boy, do they live up to their name. Are they common in our state? A: I’m not surprised you were amazed by a scarlet tanager, ...

Birds come in a wide variety of colors. Some feature relatively dull plumage, while others sport brightly colored feathers.

MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free birding event on June 14. Attendees can learn ...