Times Square never shuts down, and neither do its pigeons. Discover how these urban specialists adapt to constant light, noise, and action… even sleeping with one eye open.

A common cuckoo, a species native to Europe and Asia, made several recent appearances in Riverhead, N.Y. The birds have been spotted in a handful of places in the lower 48 states, experts said.

Birds that end up far from home, like the New York common cuckoo, are known as “vagrants.” They’re fairly common during ...

Male pigeons pull out all the stops to win love — shimmering feathers, amplified coos, and even a “pigeon kiss.” Discover how these city birds find a mate for life!