Nesting in a cavity — a hole in a tree, a burrow in a bank, or another enclosed space—gives a bird significant advantages. Cavity nests are generally safer than open-cup nests. The nest contents are ...

Giving your pet bird a comfortable nesting environment is crucial for its health and happiness. These nests also add a touch of decor to your feathered friend’s habitat while they’re breeding. Many ...

Japanese tits have previously been observed combining different calls into phrases to convey meanings. The birds may also use their wings to signal to their partner that they should enter the nest ...

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 ...

The wrong entrance hole, poor insulation or bad placement can turn a nest box from safe haven to hazard ...

Across the UK, tits, robins and sparrows are already inspecting nest boxes as National Nest Box Week begins. Here are five ...

Anyone looking out the window with a cup of tea in the morning will almost immediately spot them: small birds hopping from branch to branch or feeding at bird feeders. The great tit and blue tit are ...