Like other pollinating species, hummingbirds rely on a variety of nectar sources. In fact, this sugary substance makes up the majority of their diets. Even if you hang a feeder in your garden and make ...

One rainy morning a week ago, I hear a beautiful bird song that I cannot quite identify. It’s longish, sweet and melodic. From in the bedroom, I glance over at the feeders and there’s the usual ...

A desert beauty from Mexico and the U.S., glowing with vivid shades of purple, blue, and red.

A small blue-purple bird often seen throughout the state during the spring has started to trickle back into Kentucky, but birdwatchers may be seeing less of the species in the future. The world’s ...

This beautiful shrub produces bright red berries but it comes at a cost. A non-native shrub, its berries are known to be toxic to many birds.

Reason behind the colour of birds Bird colours come from pigments and physical feather structures that reflect light.

There's a plant with a splash of purple that can transform your outdoor space, not just with its beautiful flowers, but by becoming a bustling hub of activity for local pollinators. You can make this ...

Did you know that the only poisonous bird in the world is the Hooded Pitohui? It carries toxins in its skin and feathers. Birds are amazing creatures. There are over 11,000 species worldwide. They ...

Come early April, the first of the Purple Martin scouts should be returning from their long winter down south. The rest of their group will soon follow. The scout's job is stake out space for a colony ...

Drivers on a bridge in the Outer Banks will have to slow down from 55 mph to 20 mph nightly through August in order to protect a large flock of purple birds. The slowdown enforced by the North ...