They watch carefully as other birds build their nests, then swoop in to lay their own eggs. But before they leave, cuckoos often remove or destroy one or more of the host’s eggs, reducing ...

The benefit of mobbing is that dozens of birds can work together to drive a predator from their territory. This can help protect the young, but it can also leave nests vulnerable to attack. While the ...

For that reason, I generally don’t consider them homes. But the analogy is apt, if only to convey the uniqueness of their ...

The timing of these attacking birds syncs up with when they are most protective of their nests, or young within. A few other classic examples in Maine come from the woods and the beach: American ...

Several birds and eggs that were rescued from fire-affected areas by the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center are thriving, the nonprofit says.

Nest-building isn’t just instinct. Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building traditions. When birds build nests, they're also ...

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment.

Researchers are calling on bird lovers, nature enthusiasts and anyone who spends time outside to help track down bird nests this spring. The effort will provide vital data for the 3rd Pennsylvania … ...

The timing of these attacking birds syncs up with when they are most protective of their nests, or young within. A few other classic examples in Maine come from the woods and the beach: American ...