Smaller bird species will sometimes dive-bomb much larger predators to keep them at bay. But researchers have found that this behavior not only protects the smaller birds - it also lets males show off ...

A few simple steps in your garden can make a big difference to help birds through cold weather... we asked expert birdwatcher ...

Control of predators such as foxes and crows on moorlands can boost the breeding success of threatened lapwing, curlew and golden plover, a nine-year study suggested today. The research by the Game ...

Traffic noise may endanger wild birds by making it harder for them to hear alarm calls, a study suggests. Scientists tested how the sound of a busy road affected the way certain species reacted to ...

I am afraid Harry Stephenson (Writeback, July 26), has got it all rather wrong regarding the rarity of many small birds in the countryside. I am afraid Harry Stephenson (Writeback, July 26), has got ...

BIRD lovers may be killing their feathered friends with kindness by putting out food for them in the breeding season, a study claimed yesterday. Nests near bird feeders are five times more likely to ...

Famous for killer speed, the peregrine falcon dives at 240 mph, grabbing prey out of the air with stunning accuracy and force. Golden eagles, with their giant wings and strong talons, take down birds, ...

Learn how to choose the best birdhouse for North Texas birds, from traditional to smart options, with expert advice on size, ...

A pair of rare Albino sparrows have turned up in County Antrim. The pure white birds, which lack the the common sparrow's usual brown, grey and black pigmentation, were spotted in a garden near ...

Shore-dwelling birds like plovers and sandpipers are under threat as global warming leaves their nests vulnerable to thieving predators hunting for eggs. Many shorebirds migrate from southern regions ...

Freed from the threat of invasive predators, Galapagos birds are performing astonishing feats of return and innovation – 200 ...