“Two young white ibises flew into a small pond in Freeport, New York. It was exciting because these rare birds are uncommon in our area,” says Birds & Blooms reader Kenneth Stevenson. “This brown ...

Two new animal-themed guides released today cover rare genetic traits in bird plumage and the real-world inspirations behind certain Pokémon species. The bird guide explains how conditions like ...

Texas birders have been treated to an unusual streak of sightings this year, including species that rarely, if ever, make an appearance in the state. In September, a double-striped thick-knee was ...

After he caught word of the lesser nighthawk sighting in Alachua County, Tim Hardin went to see it for himself. It took him three days to finally catch a glimpse of the speckled bird, with its small ...