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Why Do Small Birds Chase Hawks? Mobbing Explained
Look up on a spring afternoon and you might see a suicidal sight: a tiny kingbird riding the…
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Can Birds Taste Spicy Food? The Capsaicin Surprise
Hand a parrot a chili pepper and it will crunch away happily, seeds and all, without so much…
Why Do Woodpeckers Drum on Metal Houses and Gutters?
It starts at dawn. A rapid-fire jackhammer rattles your gutters, your chimney cap, or the metal flashing on…
Do Birds Mate for Life? Which Species Do (and Don’t)
Two swans gliding side by side, necks curved into a perfect heart. It is one of nature’s most…
Do Birds Reuse Their Nests? Which Species Do and Why
Every spring, birds pour astonishing energy into building nests, weaving twigs, mud, grass, and feathers into nurseries that…
What Is an Owl Pellet? How Owls Digest Food and What Pellets Reveal
If you find a gray, fuzzy, thumb-sized lump on the ground under a favorite roosting tree, you may…
Why Do Birds Bob Their Heads When They Walk? The Science Explained
Watch a pigeon strut down a sidewalk and you will see it: the head shoots forward, pauses for…
12 Signs Your Bird Is Sick (And When to See a Vet)
Wondering about the signs your bird is sick can be frightening, because birds rarely act the way a…
Why Do Nuthatches Climb Down Trees Headfirst?
You have seen the bird. A small gray acrobat inching down a tree trunk, head pointing at the…
Why Do Crows Gather in Huge Roosts? The Science of Winter Roosts
On a cold October evening, the sky over a small city begins to move. Thousands of crows stream…