There may be no more recognizable backyard bird than the northern cardinal—the vivid red plumage, black face mask, and pointed head crest of a male cardinal makes it impossible to mistake for any ...

Birds are some of the best-known animals in the world. There are around 11,000 recognized species and they’re everywhere; they’re on every continent and live in pretty much every habitat. They range ...

When birds reach adulthood, they stop aging. Amazing! It’s yet another thing to admire about our feathered friends. I’m kidding, of course. Birds do get older, but they don’t show it. A 3-year-old ...