Cavity-nesting birds cleverly use snake skin to protect their young from predators

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps ...

7 Expert Tips to Help Backyard Birds Stay Hydrated All Winter Long

Concrete or ceramic bird baths may crack with alternate freezing and thawing, and they are more difficult to clean. A shallow ...

A backyard birdhouse guide worth chirping about

Learn how to choose the best birdhouse for North Texas birds, from traditional to smart options, with expert advice on size, ...
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Grassland bird eavesdrops on prairie dog calls to keep itself safe from predators

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prairie dogs are the Paul Reveres of the Great Plains: They bark to alert neighbors to the presence of predators, with separate calls for dangers coming by land or by air. “Prairie ...
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Study finds owl calls make migrating robins eat less at night

Hostile owl hoots make robins eat less at night, reveals new research. The sound of tawny owls makes the red-breasted birds ...