Global warming may be causing birds to alter their nesting habits, according to a new study that found that some species in Chicago are laying their eggs, on average, nearly a month earlier than usual ...

Protect nesting birds without disrupting them.

Birds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy is most effective in cavity nests. The snake skin acts as a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are not an uncommon bird species — there are about ...