The incessant chirps and gregarious lifestyles of house sparrows qualify them as extremely talkative and social little birds ...

It’s easy to lump all sparrow bird types together: “Yep, looks like a sparrow to me.” You can find at least 33 species of native sparrows across the country. And while their plumage won’t sweep you ...

Sparrows are a difficult group nicknamed LBJs, aka little brown jobs. Most are indeed small and brown and look similar. A closer inspection with binoculars reveals key features to secure the ID. The ...

A few simple steps in your garden can make a big difference to help birds through cold weather... we asked expert birdwatcher ...

Transform your balcony into a welcoming haven for birds by providing essential resources like food, water, and shelter.

Like many in the Northland, I like to feed birds during the winter. Though there are some who keep their feeders stocked throughout the year, I begin the feeding as we reach November. With chilly ...

Bruce Beehler is a local naturalist and author of 12 books, including “Natural Encounters” and “Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.” David Wilcove is a professor of ecology, ...

Researchers study house sparrow genetics to understand survival, evolution, and how species respond to environmental change.

Say "sparrow" to a Staten Islander, and the house sparrow will most likely come to mind, even though the name is applied to many small, brown, seed-eating birds that nest or migrate across the island.

Because their feet are not adapted to process prey items, shrikes carry large items to thorny vegetation and/or barbed wire ...