Research shows some birds use cigarette butts in nests to reduce parasites, though potential health risks remain.

Instinct does play a role in nest-building, but so much more seems to be involved. Entwined with instinct are reason, ...

It seems that by lacing their nests with cigarette butts, several species of birds have learned to keep pests and parasites ...

City birds are using cigarette butts in their nests to reduce parasites, but the toxic tradeoff may come with hidden risks ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

It is spring in the northern hemisphere and birds initiate the remarkable architectural feat of building a home for the young. How is this accomplished? Hormones and Getting in the Mood Much of the ...

Nesting season has arrived, and Arcata is reminding the community to be careful around the birds. The city asked residents to check for active nests before trimming or removing vegetation. The federal ...

March is the time of year when shorebird nesting season starts in full as several species select mates, build nests and raise ...

As ancient, hollowed trees disappear in England, one researcher and his team are engineering prosthetic nests to provide an ...