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Researchers taught parrots to video chat and now they call each other

May 3, 2023May 2, 2023 by Scripps News

Polly wants a video chat! Researchers at Northeastern University, in collaboration with scientists from MIT and the University of Glasgow, taught a group of parrots …

Read moreResearchers taught parrots to video chat and now they call each other

This zoo is hiring people to dress as an eagle to scare off seagulls

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 by Scripps News

Are you friendly, energetic, flexible and outgoing enough to wear a bird costume? If so, a zoo in England might want to hire you. The …

Read moreThis zoo is hiring people to dress as an eagle to scare off seagulls

Murphy the bald eagle

Bald eagle who protected rock is now foster father to orphaned chick

April 20, 2023April 21, 2023 by Patricia Kaowthumrong

A bald eagle’s paternal instincts are in the spotlight this spring. In late March, Murphy — a 31-year-old bald eagle living at World Bird Sanctuary …

Read moreBald eagle who protected rock is now foster father to orphaned chick

Two geese swim on pond

Two widowed geese find love again after concerned human posts personal ad

March 14, 2023March 15, 2023 by Lauren Alexander

In this utterly adorable news that’ll make you believe in love again, two widowed geese have found their way into each other’s hearts. The geese, …

Read moreTwo widowed geese find love again after concerned human posts personal ad

Rare songbird spotted after no one had seen it for 24 years

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by Scripps News

It had been 24 long years since a yellow-throated songbird native to the biodiverse African island nation of Madagascar had been seen. But that has …

Read moreRare songbird spotted after no one had seen it for 24 years

Eastern bluebird at feeder in yard

Tips to attract bluebirds to your yard

February 27, 2023February 25, 2023 by Tricia Goss

If you’re looking to add a splash of color, song and some extra happiness to your backyard, consider inviting bluebirds to your yard. Eastern bluebirds …

Read moreTips to attract bluebirds to your yard

Black-and-white warbler in National Zoo bird house

National Zoo to open immersive bird house after a 6-year renovation

February 23, 2023April 13, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

Calling all bird lovers! If you have plans to visit Washington, D.C. in the future, you’re in for a treat. After a six-year, $69 million …

Read moreNational Zoo to open immersive bird house after a 6-year renovation

Beloved eagle pair in Florida returns to nest to rebuild after Hurricane Ian

October 3, 2022March 6, 2023 by WPTV

The Southwest Florida Eagle Cameras (SWFEC) were among many of the properties damaged by Hurricane Ian. With the cameras still offline as of early Oct. …

Read moreBeloved eagle pair in Florida returns to nest to rebuild after Hurricane Ian

A white duck flapping its wings.

Watch this duck get a tiny medal after finishing a running race

May 11, 2022March 28, 2023 by Clint Davis

Finishing a marathon is a huge achievement — no matter how many feathers you’ve got. A duck found that out when it took home a …

Read moreWatch this duck get a tiny medal after finishing a running race

Long-tailed tit subspecies in Japan

These tiny ‘snow fairy’ birds from Japan are adorably puffy

March 25, 2022February 25, 2023 by Helen Lee

If you love birds as much as I do, you may be captivated by their vibrancy of colors, their range of sounds (whether sweet like …

Read moreThese tiny ‘snow fairy’ birds from Japan are adorably puffy

Livestream captures bald eagle laying egg

November 30, 2021March 6, 2023 by The Denver Channel

Zookeepers in Florida made a special announcement: their bald eagles have a hatchling. According to Zoo Miami, the bonded eagles, named Rita and Ron, have been …

Read moreLivestream captures bald eagle laying egg

Pair of red cardinal birds and dark-eyed junco at feeder in Maryland

Study finds being around birds makes us happier

September 8, 2021February 25, 2023 by Tricia Goss

Does spotting a unique little feathered fellow outside your window put a smile on your face? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent …

Read moreStudy finds being around birds makes us happier

Programs to reduce air pollution have saved 1.5 billion birds in the US

January 12, 2021February 25, 2023 by Tricia Goss

It would appear that instituting regulations to improve air quality over the past four decades has not been in vain. According to a study by …

Read morePrograms to reduce air pollution have saved 1.5 billion birds in the US

Worker transporting the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree found a tiny owl inside

November 20, 2020November 25, 2020 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 11/25/2020

A tiny owl made an unexpected journey when she was caught up in the Norway Spruce destined to become one of New York’s iconic landmarks: …

Read moreWorker transporting the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree found a tiny owl inside

This rare songbird is half-female, half-male

October 31, 2020February 25, 2023 by Kate Streit

Researchers at the Powdermill Nature Reserve at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Rector, Pennsylvania, have discovered a rare songbird that is half-female, half-male. …

Read moreThis rare songbird is half-female, half-male

Make adorable painted birds out of your kids’ footprints

May 7, 2020February 25, 2023 by Kate Streit | Last updated on 04/07/2021

Looking for a great craft to gift to moms, grandmas, aunts or other special women in your kids’ lives for Mother’s Day this year? This …

Read moreMake adorable painted birds out of your kids’ footprints

Amazon Prime has free ‘cat TV’ to entertain your pets while you’re gone

January 22, 2020December 13, 2021 by Jenn Fields

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Read moreAmazon Prime has free ‘cat TV’ to entertain your pets while you’re gone

This photographer captures stunning photos of birds that look like moving sculptures

December 1, 2019February 25, 2023 by Steph Auteri

We spend so much time these days looking down at our phones that we rarely see the life in the sky. Catalan photographer Xavi Bou …

Read moreThis photographer captures stunning photos of birds that look like moving sculptures

A rare albino hummingbird was caught on camera in this backyard

August 22, 2019February 25, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

It’s flitting so fast you almost can’t tell, but a rare albino hummingbird paid a visit to an Alabama backyard recently — and a sharp-eyed …

Read moreA rare albino hummingbird was caught on camera in this backyard

Archaeologists found hidden tunnels under Alcatraz prison—and they’re not from escapees

August 20, 2019June 11, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Alcatraz is known first and foremost as a prison. Hollywood has helped drag out this narrative with flicks about what might have been the only …

Read moreArchaeologists found hidden tunnels under Alcatraz prison—and they’re not from escapees

2 rogue penguins returned to a sushi bar, even after police banned them

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 by Kate Streit

A sushi shop in New Zealand has had some unwelcome guests last week. Two small penguins were found nesting under Sushi Bi, located near the …

Read more2 rogue penguins returned to a sushi bar, even after police banned them

These vets treated an exotic-looking bird that turned out to be a seagull covered in curry

July 9, 2019February 25, 2023 by Kate Streit

When some people in England came across a bright orange bird on July 1, they assumed it must be an especially exotic animal. The bird …

Read moreThese vets treated an exotic-looking bird that turned out to be a seagull covered in curry

Hot Summer Sees Sharp Rise In Harlequin Ladybird Numbers

This Swarm of ladybugs is so large it registered on the National Weather Service radar

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 by Kate Streit

On the night of June 4, a swarm of ladybugs was flying through San Diego County that was big enough to register on the National …

Read moreThis Swarm of ladybugs is so large it registered on the National Weather Service radar

This extinct species of bird came back from the dead, scientists say

May 13, 2019February 25, 2023 by CNN

A previously extinct species of bird returned from the dead, reclaiming the island it previously lived on and re-evolving itself back into existence, scientists have …

Read moreThis extinct species of bird came back from the dead, scientists say

This man saved a hummingbird and now it returns to visit him every year

May 7, 2019March 3, 2023 by Chelsea Davis

It’s a very unlikely friendship — one that’s hard to believe is real — and yet here it is. One man has been playing host …

Read moreThis man saved a hummingbird and now it returns to visit him every year

This Trio Of Bald Eagles Is Raising A Family Together

April 16, 2019March 6, 2023 by Kate Streit

Families come in many different forms, and a group of bald eagles living along the Mississippi River in Illinois is proving that goes for the …

Read moreThis Trio Of Bald Eagles Is Raising A Family Together

This incredible photo shows a bald eagle and a squirrel having a staring contest

March 18, 2019March 6, 2023 by Helen Lee

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Read moreThis incredible photo shows a bald eagle and a squirrel having a staring contest

Casual birdwatchers captured a photo of a rare half-male, half-female cardinal in their backyard

February 14, 2019February 25, 2023 by Kate Streit

Shirley and Jeffrey Caldwell were casually watching the birds in their backyard through the kitchen window when they saw something quite unusual. Although the Erie, …

Read moreCasual birdwatchers captured a photo of a rare half-male, half-female cardinal in their backyard

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Birds getting drunk on berries are causing concern in this small town

October 9, 2018February 25, 2023 by Kate Streit

The birds in Gilbert, Minnesota, have been behaving strangely and causing a ruckus all over town. Residents have spotted them flying into cars, crashing into …

Read moreBirds getting drunk on berries are causing concern in this small town

This Theme Park In France Taught Birds To Pick Up And Throw Away Trash

August 17, 2018February 25, 2023 by Mitchell Byars

Humans are notoriously bad at throwing away our own trash — apparently so bad that animals are picking up the slack. Puy du Fou theme …

Read moreThis Theme Park In France Taught Birds To Pick Up And Throw Away Trash

This $6 item can bring hummingbirds to your backyard

August 16, 2018February 25, 2023 by Augusta Statz

How delightful would it be if you could engage in some hummingbird-watching in your own backyard? This latest item from design stars Chip and Joanna …

Read moreThis $6 item can bring hummingbirds to your backyard

Parrot Stuck on Roof for Three Days Greets Rescuer By Swearing

August 15, 2018August 23, 2018 by Mitchell Byars

Let’s head across the pond to where a particularly grumpy macaw named Jessie was recently having an extraordinary case of the Mondays. Jessie had been …

Read moreParrot Stuck on Roof for Three Days Greets Rescuer By Swearing

People Are Obsessed With These Two Birds Who Just Made Colorful Babies

July 25, 2018February 25, 2023 by Mitchell Byars

*TV announcer voice*: “Welcome everyone, to this season of the ‘Bachelor: Birdie edition.’ Let’s start off by meeting our bachelor. Kiwi is a lovebird — …

Read morePeople Are Obsessed With These Two Birds Who Just Made Colorful Babies

No Photoshop needed for incredible picture of a bird carrying a shark carrying a fish

May 3, 2018February 25, 2023 by Kate Streit

In the age of Photoshop, sometimes an extraordinary image seems to be too good to be true. That certainly was the case when a Florida …

Read moreNo Photoshop needed for incredible picture of a bird carrying a shark carrying a fish

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Curious Owls Staring Into Man’s Office Go Viral

April 16, 2018May 12, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Owls are amazing creatures. They can rotate their heads a total of 270 degrees and some have sets of ears all over their heads so they …

Read moreCurious Owls Staring Into Man’s Office Go Viral

A bald eagle landed on a Seattle Mariners baseball player

April 10, 2018April 12, 2018 by Mitchell Byars

When people think of America, they think of bald eagles and baseball. So for their home opener against the Seattle Mariners, the Minnesota Twins decided …

Read moreA bald eagle landed on a Seattle Mariners baseball player

Dream job alert: This resort will pay you to take care of their flamingos

February 16, 2018February 25, 2023 by Jennifer Nied

If you’ve ever dreamed of dropping everything and moving to a tropical island, now may be the time. Baha Mar, a new multi-billion dollar resort …

Read moreDream job alert: This resort will pay you to take care of their flamingos

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Smoking around your pets is really bad for them

January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 by Brittany Anas

You probably already know the range of health problems associated with smoking cigarettes: The nicotine and tar can cause cancer, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and heart …

Read moreSmoking around your pets is really bad for them

Easy-to-make DIY bird feeder helps birds during winter

December 18, 2017February 25, 2023 by Carina Wolff

Not all birds migrate south for the winter, which means those who stay put in cold climates still need to search for their own food. …

Read moreEasy-to-make DIY bird feeder helps birds during winter

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This is why birds bob their heads when they walk

September 7, 2017February 25, 2023 by Augusta Statz

Have you ever noticed how birds bob their heads while they walk, pausing only to peck at food? Have you wondered why? Well, it’s time …

Read moreThis is why birds bob their heads when they walk

Woman photographs gorgeous hummingbirds in her yard

August 21, 2017February 25, 2023 by Kate Streit

Hummingbirds move fast. While their maximum forward flight speed is 30 miles per hour, they can reach up to 60 miles per hour in a …

Read moreWoman photographs gorgeous hummingbirds in her yard

8 plants that will attract hummingbirds to your yard

June 2, 2017February 25, 2023 by Marisa Torrieri

There’s nothing like a fresh garden bursting with flowers of different colors and textures, with birds and butterflies bouncing from plant to plant. Perhaps the …

Read more8 plants that will attract hummingbirds to your yard

Watch This Woodpecker Hitch A Ride Through Downtown Chicago

May 1, 2017March 28, 2023 by Jessica Suss

Sometimes, everyone just needs a lift on a rainy day. One little woodpecker was no exception, and now his hitchhiking adventure through downtown Chicago is going …

Read moreWatch This Woodpecker Hitch A Ride Through Downtown Chicago

5 Ways To Attract More Hummingbirds To Your Garden

August 8, 2016February 25, 2023 by Carina Wolff

There’s nothing like a nice garden that’s blossoming flowers and buzzing with life. It’s fun to spend your time outdoors around the company of hummingbirds, …

Read more5 Ways To Attract More Hummingbirds To Your Garden

How to Build Your Own Hummingbird Feeder

April 21, 2016February 25, 2023 by Home Made Simple

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Watching This Baby Elephant Chase Birds Will Put a Smile On Your Face

July 29, 2015March 28, 2023 by Will Schuerman

This is guaranteed to make you smile. A baby elephant living in Kruger National Park in South Africa was spotted playing with a flock of swallows. …

Read moreWatching This Baby Elephant Chase Birds Will Put a Smile On Your Face

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