Heading into late April, bird nesting moves into high gear. With it comes a revving up of one of the most remarkable events ...

Despite its small size—it could sit in the palm of your hand—the zebra finch is a remarkable learner. A songbird native to ...

Researchers at Boston University have discovered a surprising mechanism in the brains of zebra ...

Researchers suggest tunneling may reflect a conserved strategy adopted by specialized migratory cell types in dense tissues.

Why don't humans grow new brain cells? A new study shows "tunneling" neurons in songbirds may explain our limited capacity for neurogenesis.

A songbird population that breeds on remote islands in southwestern Japan has been recognized as genetically distinct, giving ...

A songbird population that breeds on remote islands in southwestern Japan has been recognised as genetically distinct, giving ...

High in the forests of Hawai‘i, songbirds are stealing twigs and moss from one another’s nests. Researchers find this quiet ...

For decades, birdwatchers in Japan thought they were looking at the same little green songbird flitting through mountain forests on two far‑flung island chains. It took high‑tech DNA tests and careful ...

Look for a prairie warbler in the eastern United States — but not in a prairie! Learn where to find them, what they eat, and more.