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Species Spotlight: The Fork-tailed Drongo

In Australia, the slang word “drongo” is an insult that means “stupid” or “foolish.” For many people, the very word […]

The Greater Coucal looks like something in between a large crow and a pheasant. That’s why some people call them

Even amongst backyard birds there are beloved heroes and detested villains. It can be difficult to remember that each plays

Brood parasites are a constant threat to a diverse array of bird families all over the planet. From Cowbirds in

To the uninitiated, the Greater Coucal looks like some sort of large red-eyed corvid. This resemblance is so strong, in

The honeyguide is a very special bird. This is because it has a unique and fascinating strategy for obtaining its

Cuckoos are a widespread family of birds that are present on every continent except Antarctica. The cuckoo family includes 127

Cowbirds are a bizarre bunch. Though you may be picturing something resembling their bovine namesakes, these birds actually bear very

A birdhouse is often called a nesting house because it offers a safe place for birds to build their nests,