Wild Bird Behavior and Populations
Provides a list of key aspects of the natural history of wild birds including common behaviors and general aspects of bird populations. Gives examples of how certain bird species meet the minimum requirements for food, shelter, and reproduction.
Mockingbird Imitates Surprising Sounds
Describes the author's unusual experience with the imitative abilities of a mockingbird.
Describes the author's unusual experience with the imitative abilities of a mockingbird.
Why Birds Sing
Explains the different functions served by birdsong and other avian sounds.
Explains the different functions served by birdsong and other avian sounds.
When Birds Attack - Mobbing Behavior Explained
Describes and explains mobbing behavior of wild birds.
Describes and explains mobbing behavior of wild birds.
Maine's Bald Eagle Web Cam
Describes and links to a new web cam supported by the Biodiversity Research Institute. The web cam aims at a Bald Eagle nest.
Describes and links to a new web cam supported by the Biodiversity Research Institute. The web cam aims at a Bald Eagle nest.
Bird Behavior
Provides a number of links to interesting information on a range of topics related to avian behavior.
Provides a number of links to interesting information on a range of topics related to avian behavior.
Osprey Cam
Links to a live webcam showing an Osprey nest at the Blackwater Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland.
Links to a live webcam showing an Osprey nest at the Blackwater Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland.
Bird Behavior Frequently Asked Questions
Answers a variety of frequently asked questions about common bird behaviors observed in the wild.
Answers a variety of frequently asked questions about common bird behaviors observed in the wild.
Anting Behavior by Birds
Provides an overview of a common, but strange avian behavior called anting, whereby birds of many species will pick up ants and rub them on their plumage. In most cases, the formic acid from the ants is thought to provide protection against avian parasites.
Provides an overview of a common, but strange avian behavior called anting, whereby birds of many species will pick up ants and rub them on their plumage. In most cases, the formic acid from the ants is thought to provide protection against avian parasites.