Calling someone a bird-brain may not be the insult it was intended to be. Although small in size, some birds’ brains, such as ...

Urbanization is rapidly transforming natural habitats and poses growing challenges for wildlife. One lesser-known consequence ...

Birds living in noisy cities change their songs, but they do not all adapt in the same way scientists once believed.

It’s much easier to identify bird songs once you understand a few tricks. The most important thing to know is that most of ...

One rainy morning a week ago, I hear a beautiful bird song that I cannot quite identify. It’s longish, sweet and melodic. From in the bedroom, I glance over at the feeders and there’s the usual ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. A new ...