Have you ever wondered why birds puff out their necks when they’re scared or threatened? What about other methods birds use to defend themselves against predators? In this article, we’ll discuss why ...

A vivid, in-depth look at why birds behave as they do. Birds are intelligent, sociable creatures that exhibit a wide array of behaviors--from mobbing and mimicking to mating and joint nesting. Why do ...

Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. Researchers at Rice University have ...

Birds using snake skins in their nests is not simply a random act but a careful behaviour to ward off predators when the young one is in their nest. Cornell University determined that cavity-nesting ...