They're as abundant as they are pesky, causing havoc on raised beds and patios, and eating food meant for smaller, more endangered birds that gardeners aim to support. This was the issue faced by ...

Some parent birds practice filial cannibalism, killing and sometimes eating their own offspring. This behavior, known as brood reduction, is a survival strategy employed when resources are scarce ...

Trees play a crucial role for birds, offering essential cover, nesting sites, and a variety of insects and fruits to eat. Native tree species, such as silver birch, hawthorn, hazel, alder ...

When Dumbacher consulted his local guides, they nodded knowingly, telling him how villagers would avoid the “rubbish birds,” eating them only if they were “skinned and specially prepared.” ...

“They’re big and showy and fluttery and they don’t go very far.” Anything that can catch a cicada—birds, squirrels, foxes, fish, even ants—will eat one. To live long enough to reproduce, cicadas must ...

Apparently, sometimes it’s a bird eat bird world out there. “The best season for nest monitoring is spring and summer,” said Michalski. “Bluebirds are among the first birds to nest in the ...

It was the first time a bobcat has been documented killing and eating a python in Florida ... are on the menu for a variety of native Florida bird species. Florida Python Challenge 2025 set ...

Some birds can also experience cardiac problems after eating small quantities of avocados. Caged birds, such as budgerigars, canaries, cockatiels, ostriches, chickens, turkeys, are more susceptible to ...

Bird eating suet. Image by Openverse. Suet represents one of the most valuable winter offerings for backyard birds. This high-fat food typically consists of beef fat mixed with seeds, fruits, or nuts, ...