Nest-building isn't just instinct. Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building... When birds build nests, they're also building a culture ...

For the Yale Bird-Friendly Building Initiative, hope is the thing with feathers and data. Founded in 2022 with grant funding from the Planetary Solutions Project, the Bird-Friendly Building Initiative ...

While the trees in your yard are most attractive to nesting birds, they might also choose your garage. Whether you can remove ...

A white-browed sparrow weaver inspects a roost under construction, after just receiving some grass brought by another member of its group. (Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos) Neighboring groups of birds ...

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...