Perching Birds
Perching birds, or songbirds, are the most common birds on Earth. From cardinals to wrens, explore the different types of perching birds.
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During the fall months, you may see unfamiliar birds in your area as those from the north begin to fly south. But how do they know when it's time to migrate and where to go?
By Alia Hoyt
Finches can live for five to 10 years and make great companion pets as long as they are given enough space to fly around.
Macaws mate for life, can speak human words and have even been known to blush when delighted.
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Starlings are short and thick, with dark feathers and long, pointy bills. Collectively, however, they transform into something else entirely.
By John Donovan
Berries are a great food source for birds, but this diet can backfire when the fruit starts to ferment.
With the fall migration season for birds just around the corner, we took another look at how to prevent birds from colliding with windows.
What benefit does one bird get from copying another bird's calls?
By Mark Mancini
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It's easy to mistake a crow for a raven or vice versa. But the two birds are actually pretty different.
By Mark Mancini
Most of the scientific attention to birdsong has been paid to the male of the species. But many female birds sing too — and scientists are starting to understand how important it is to study them as well.
By Alia Hoyt
Does your parakeet understand the cardinal chirping outside its window? Can a pigeon's noises mean anything to a crow? Yes, it can.
By Mark Mancini
Read the greatest stories of the pigeons who have served as invaluable to people who need to send important messages over long distances.
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Check out our list of the most common myths about pigeons, and perhaps you'll learn a thing or two about our familiar feathered friends!