The thought that such a small creature could feel safe enough in our presence to raise its young is heartwarming, indeed — ...

These birds are so commonplace that they are often taken for granted, but, in fact, the purple martin is a very interesting ...

A well-beloved backyard bird in our region is the Purple Martin. This large, darkly colored sparrow is a commonly seen ...

Dutch doctoral student Auke-Florian Hiemstra excavated a bird nest, and made a startling discovery. From McDonald's lids to face masks, the nest was built with layers of human trash — the oldest ...

Nest materials, locations, construction styles and timing have likely evolved to specific bird species’ circumstances, geographies and lifestyles. Wild birds are generalists outside of the ...

One Bird Nest, 30 Years of Human Trash. A coot’s nest reveals that what humans throw away doesn’t really go away. By Emily Anthes. April 3, 2025. Share full article. 0.

Nest-building isn't just instinct. Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building traditions. Accessibility links.

Dr. Rohwer is the curator of birds and mammals at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates. Most birds go to great lengths to hide their nests. So when I find one, invariably so carefully ...