Birds are a wonderful part of the world around us, not only because of their impact on our own mental health and enjoyment but also because they contribute tirelessly to the ecosystems around them in ...

It's always fun to watch birds perched on your backyard trees or feeding stations. And if they happen to be a rare sight in your area? You could easily spend a few hours looking up their ID, logging ...

"Two young white ibises flew into a small pond in Freeport, New York. It was exciting because these rare birds are uncommon in our area," says Birds & Blooms reader Kenneth Stevenson. "This brown ...

In the humid jungle of Vietnam, Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela and Monte Neate-Clegg spent hours patiently waiting to spot the rare "Halloween bird." Officially known as the collared laughingthrush, this ...

Eastern birdwatchers received a special treat when a rare visitor was spotted earlier this month. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, a varied thrush typically only found along the West ...

The striking Collared Laughingthrush, or "Halloween bird," served as in inspiration for this research. Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela, Monte Neate-Clegg, and the rest of their birdwatching group wait in a ...

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