There are not many true loners in the bird world. Many types of social birds—from sparrows to sandpipers and gulls to goldfinches—will gather in flocks of their own kind, or with other species that ...

Owning a bird can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it is not without its challenges. From the time commitment and daily care to ensuring proper nutrition and addressing behavioral issues, bird ...

A vivid, in-depth look at why birds behave as they do. Birds are intelligent, sociable creatures that exhibit a wide array of behaviors--from mobbing and mimicking to mating and joint nesting. Why do ...

Birds are known for their beauty, intelligence, and charming behavior. But not everyone enjoys a loud parrot calling out across the room all day. If you live in an apartment, have close neighbors, or ...

Colonial behaviour in birds represents a complex suite of social, ecological and evolutionary strategies by which individuals aggregate to breed, forage or roost at shared sites. Such colony formation ...