But their efforts paid off. On that trip, they saw a bird that very few people have ever set eyes on in the wild: the vampire ...

How do young zebra finches learn to sing? A research team led by researcher Katharina Riebel has developed a "RoboFinch" to study just that. She and colleagues in the "Seeing voices" research ...

The unique markings of the Owl Finch (Bicheno Finch) make it look like a tiny owl. The adorable Owl Finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii) is a small, long-tailed grass finch native to Australia. Its black ...

For most people, the word "vampire" brings to mind Dracula or perhaps slayers such as Blade or Buffy; or maybe even the vampire bats of South America. Few will think of a small and rather lovely ...

Unlike Hawaii and other island groups, no native bird has gone extinct in the Galapagos Islands, although some are in danger. Biologists have found that finches -- the birds Darwin studied -- develop ...

Attract more birds to your backyard this fall with feeders, native plants, birdbaths, safe windows, and expert tips for ...

Bird cheaters beware: Research reveals the impact of fidelity on offspring success and breeding habits of birds. [With monogamous pairings] all siblings are equally related to each other and to each ...

I have enjoyed reading bird questions and answers on your Web site. I am wondering if anyone has e-mailed you about house finches trying to feed from hummingbird feeders. What's up with these crazy ...

Bringing home fellas that look just like dad might be a red flag to some. But for Galápagos finches, a pairing like this might just do papa proud. ByKatherine J. Wu Monday, October 22, 2018 NOVA ...

Like humans who can instantly tell which friend or relative is calling by the timbre of the person's voice, zebra finches have a near-human capacity for language mapping. If songbirds could appear on ...

Bird lovers across the UK are being urged to make an important change to their gardens ahead of winter.