A new study in The Condor: Ornithological Applications finds that some sparrow species will go extinct within the century due to climate change. Seaside (Ammospiza maritima) and saltmarsh (A.

On a cold December day, a handsome sparrow with burnt reddish-brown tail kicked its feet in the leaves on the ground just outside the window. There’s only one sparrow regularly seen in Illinois with ...

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 ...

Freed from the threat of invasive predators, Galapagos birds are performing astonishing feats of return and innovation – 200 ...

Don't shrink in fear. Zonotricia is a group of closely related sparrows-a genus, in science-speak. The Latin name refers to the pattern on their heads. Just pronounce the word the way it's written, Zo ...

Several small bird populations are in decline with a study citing a net loss of almost three billion birds since 1970. Several factors have caused the mass loss including urbanization, habitat loss, ...

Most everyone has heard of English sparrows or house sparrows, often just referred to as sparrows. Many of us have cursed them as they devour birdseed which now pushes a buck a pound. Some folks ...

Bird-feeding, if done properly, can help these birds survive. Black-capped chickadees, for example, have a much higher winter ...

Multiple types of birds at a bird feeder - Nitr/Shutterstock Having a bird feeder in your backyard can indeed be a rewarding experience. There are many things you should be looking for in a bird ...