When building a nest, previous experience raising chicks will influence the choices birds make, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. The results show that birds that have ...

The Glacier Finch, also known as the White-winged Diuca Finch, is one of nature’s most extraordinary birds, fascinating ornithologists and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Native to the Andes mountains of ...

DEAR JOAN: A pair of house finches decided to make their nest in one of the eaves of my house. After they built the nest, things were quiet for at least four to five weeks as they apparently were ...

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

A new study found that birds with strong color preferences for nest-building material were less likely to copy others, instead relying on their own established bias. Researchers in the Department of ...

A few weeks back, a finch began building a nest in the wreath attached to my front door. For those who aren’t familiar, a finch is a small but mighty songbird with a rounded head, compact body, and ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. One day in late May, I spotted some weedy crud on my porch sconce. It looked ...

Male zebra finch depositing colored sting into a nests built in the laboratory. (Animal Cognition Research Group via SWNS) By Dean Murray Some birds want pink nests, according to new research. A new ...