AMAZONAS, Peru — Scientists have found the world's loudest bird, and its screech is enough to damage the hearing of the female mate he's trying to seduce. The white bellbird, native to the Amazonian ...

It’s dusk, and you’re outside taking down the last of the Christmas decorations. Suddenly, you hear what sounds like a ping-pong ball that just got dropped. It starts out slow, accelerates in tempo ...

On the chilly morning of Dec. 5, Alex Patton headed into a coffee shop in Utica. On his way out, he glanced across the nearby stream and noticed the bird in the accompanying photo. Sharp-eyed Patton ...

Last week, I talked about the birds that nest in early spring. I talked about the screech owls and bluebirds that start searching for nesting sites in March. Many take to nesting cavities in trees.

The small 8-inch owls produce tremulous trills that can sound chilling in the darkness, as heard during the recent ...

Western scrub jays are not particularly friendly birds, but when they spot a fallen comrade, they hold screeching "funerals" for as long as a half-hour, a new study shows. Researcher Teresa Iglesias, ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation (NWBR) announced on its Facebook page that it will be releasing an Eastern Screech Owl this Wednesday. The Eastern Screech Owl, designated as ...

It was a magical time in my backyard for two weeks this past summer. One August morning I walked out the back door just at dawn to meet a friend for a “beat the heat” walk, when suddenly two birds ...

Learn how to choose the best birdhouse for North Texas birds, from traditional to smart options, with expert advice on size, ...