Researchers used discarded eggs from invasive house sparrows to test for heavy metal contaminants. A citizen-science project called "Sparrow Swap" engaged bluebird enthusiasts to collect over 2,000 ...

Depending on where you live, there are many types of beneficial birds you want in your yard. And with these birds come eggs. Finding these shelled beauts or even a nest in your backyard is a normal ...

May can be a frenzy of bird activity with nesting and fledgling chicks so make sure your yard is ready for the rush. These ...

Discover how birds form eggs in 24 hours, why shells range from blue to speckled, how shapes aid survival, and what’s ...

When birders find eggs laid by invasive bird species, they typically throw them and the encroaching nests out. But researchers at the N.C. State College of Natural Resources and the N.C. Museum of ...