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Screech-Owl Facts: Everything You Should Know

Owl Species Three screech-owls are found in North America: eastern, western and whiskered. But about 22 screech-owl species ...
The elegant trogon has officially been renamed the coppery-tailed trogon, though experts insist it's the same rare red-and-green beauty prized by birders across Southern Arizona.
Robins are ground-foraging birds, so changing the way you feed them could attract more to your yard. Find out what type of ...
Saguaro Park in southeastern Arizona, near Tucson, offers a landscape unlike anything you’ll see elsewhere. The park hosts ...
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Do Birds Use Birdhouses in the Winter?

Cavity nesting birds may use a birdhouse for winter shelter, but some birds hide out from the freezing cold in other ways.
Many birds struggle to survive over the colder months, and robins are particularly vulnerable. Find out how you can help with ...
The bird’s in the nest. The bird is in the nest.” Edward Corrick, of Yucca Valley, called out to his fellow volunteers. Matt, ...
“Introducing swift bricks is a small and easy act of kindness and conservation that supports nature and makes our communities ...
A hummingbird’s heart beats over 1,200 times per minute, while the great egret hunts with precision unmatched in shallow ...
Bees can distinguish split-second flashes of light, revealing surprising timing abilities and advanced cognitive flexibility.
Increasing osprey activity at Lake Monroe made adding more nesting options necessary, said DNR interpretive naturalist.
Many people enjoy birding, looking for wild birds that either nest in our area or migrate through in spring and fall. For ...