Blue jays are corvids, though they are much more colorful than their crow cousins. However, the description of a group of crows as a “murder” might better fit blue jays in some birdwatchers’...

The familiar pecking or rhythmic drumming of a woodpecker on a tree is often heard as spring arrives. Like other birds, woodpeckers begin to forage, build nests, and mate.  Woodpeckers rely on...

Attractive and entertaining, parrots are becoming increasingly popular pets in the United States. Two of the most popular species are cockatiel and parakeets.  Whether you want to get a parrot...

Spring and summertime can bring beautiful pollinators to your landscaping and flowers, such as butterflies and hummingbirds.  Bird feeders are a great way to bring even more nature to your yard....

Made famous by Looney Tunes’ Tweety, canaries are popular cage birds known for their bright yellow hue. However, domestic canaries also come in other colors. Parakeets, dubbed lovebirds, often...

During a rainstorm, it is unlikely to see a bird flying around. However, it is possible to see a hummingbird casually drinking nectar from a feeder while the raindrops fall. Hummingbirds can...