In the early 1890s, some fans of William Shakespeare brought about 100 European starlings to the United States. Shakespeare often wrote about starlings, and the group wanted to introduce the birds to ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds—one of the natural world's greatest symphonies—is a joy like no other. It is not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby.

When you’re birding by ear, you use the same skills as when you’re recognizing music; listening to sounds, patterns, changes ...

The song of the Savi's Warbler sounds like a strange insect buzzing. These birds live near European lakes, ponds, and rivers, just above the water's surface. During nesting season, males perch on ...