Winter birdwatching is full of surprises, from the daily hustle of familiar visitors to the excitement of spotting an ...

Alert readers of the print edition noticed a puzzling photo caption in my last column. When writing about gull identification ...

It’s no secret that owls are a hot topic in the bird world. These birds of prey are fascinating, unique and rarely seen due to their nocturnal tendencies. Owls aren’t clamoring for a spot at feeders ...

HPAI is an extremely contagious and frequently deadly respiratory disease for domestic birds; it can kill ... your local University of Illinois Extension office for more guidance. Has avian flu been ...

While we humans might spend hours perfecting a mohawk, some birds are just born to be wild. These feathery crests, often ...

Ghosting through boreal forests with eerily silent flight, this massive owl's piercing yellow eyes and distinctive facial disc make it a haunting presence in northern wilderness areas. The Great Grey ...

The Northern Mockingbird is a medium-sized songbird with a slender body and long legs. Its plumage is predominantly gray on the upper parts and whitish-gray on the underparts, with distinctive white ...

Inhabits rainforests and woodlands of New Guinea and the northern Cape York Peninsula ... lovebirds, African grey parrots, and macaws. Can I keep a wild bird as a pet in India? Keeping free wild birds ...

Bird enthusiasts are flocking to Minnesota in hopes of catching a glimpse of a great gray owl. They're one of North America's largest owl species and many have flown down from Canada to find food.

Their grey backs with darker primaries/secondaries are visible in flight, though young birds are not as clearly marked. Their voice is a loud fraank call. The sounds of adults / young at nest ...

When people spot exciting wildlife, Kavan said it’s fine to snap a few photos and videos, but always maintain respect for wildlife, safety and the law.

Parts of northern Illinois were hit by snow on Wednesday, February 12. The National Weather Service (NWS) put parts of north-central and northeast Illinois under a winter weather advisory until the ...