About The Bluebird: Usually shortened to "bluebird," Eastern bluebirds are in the South year-round and bring a welcoming pop of blue into backyards across the region. These gentle songbirds are a ...

We all know about the Indian Peafowl, or more specifically the Peacock, which just so happens to be the first entry in this beautiful list. But have you seen the bright colors of the Himalayan Monal ...

It's always fun to watch birds perched on your backyard trees or feeding stations. And if they happen to be a rare sight in your area? You could easily spend a few hours looking up their ID, logging ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The IUCN Red List, which assesses the extinction risk of ...

A hummingbird’s heart beats over 1,200 times per minute, while the great egret hunts with precision unmatched in shallow waters. Across the United States, birds display incredible adaptations that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A clear window bird feeder filled with sunflower seeds. - GS23/Shutterstock Attracting colorful songbirds to your yard is ...

Superb starlings help care for the offspring of birds they are not related to. “To me, that sounds like friendship,” one scientist said. By Asher Elbein True friends, most people would agree, are ...

Cottage-style gardens are not only carnivals of color, texture, and fragrance: They also attract pollinators and birds, increasing biodiversity and providing a pleasing atmosphere for nature lovers.