Seagulls typically mate with the same partner for many years but don't necessarily mate for life. These coastal birds form strong, lasting pair bonds that can endure for multiple breeding seasons, ...

That burst of green in British gardens isn't as rare as you might think. From exotic arrivals to native specialists, our green-feathered friends bring their own unique character to gardens, parks and ...

With over 260 different types of birds in the UK, it can almost be impossible to identify every single species. There are still a fair few contenders to sift through when it comes to birds with red ...

Sparrows are often an overlooked bird, due to their rather drab gray-brown plumage and status as one of the world’s most common birds. However, delving deeper into their symbolic meanings in many ...

The brown thrasher and wood thrush are two bird species native to eastern North America. They have similar plumage patterns, but when you take a closer look, the two birds are quite different in looks ...

The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is one of America’s most eye-catching songbirds. One of seven Oriole species in the US, these colorful birds delight birdwatchers yearly when they return to feed ...

North America’s largest native waterbird, the Trumpeter swan, was threatened with extinction in the 1930s, but has since made a dramatic comeback, with more than 63,000 birds recorded in the continent ...

The UK’s most common woodpecker, great spotted woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major) live in woodlands and parklands, but may also be spotted in gardens, visiting peanut feeders. Their striking black, white ...

The Common Raven (Corvus corax) is the world's largest songbird and one of nearly two-dozen species in its genus. They have a vast global distribution, and one of the keys to their success is a ...

Throughout the UK and Europe, you’ll find several species of tits from the Paridae family, including the Blue Tit and Great Tit. Both of these birds are exceptionally common in the UK and mainland ...

Geese have a reputation for being pretty intimidating birds. In fact, these large waterfowl have been used as guard animals for centuries, both for their lack of fear of intruders and their loud alarm ...

Eggs aren’t exclusive to birds, but all birds lay eggs. Eggs vary in shape, color, and other characteristics, but this article is all about size! Which birds lay the biggest eggs, and do they have ...