City birds are using cigarette butts in their nests to reduce parasites, but the toxic tradeoff may come with hidden risks ...

It is spring in the northern hemisphere and birds initiate the remarkable architectural feat of building a home for the young. How is this accomplished? Hormones and Getting in the Mood Much of the ...

Birds have learned to adapt to any environment and build a nest anywhere that fits their needs. Each species has their own unique nesting habits, but many are incredible architects, able to construct ...

Instinct does play a role in nest-building, but so much more seems to be involved. Entwined with instinct are reason, ...

A team of biologists in the U.K. and Canada has found that at least one type of bird has its own distinct nest building style. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group conducted a ...

Have you ever heard the old expression that “He, or She, has a bird nest on the ground?” The meaning of the expression is usually interpreted as someone has discovered something that brings them high ...