On a recent warm mid-April day, I decided to venture out to my patio to enjoy some sunshine. Within a minute of being there, I heard a distinct shrill and chattering bird call I did not recognize.

A rare wildlife sighting is exciting birdwatchers throughout Southern India. The elusive Amur falcon was first recorded in ...

With a wingspan of 4 feet, the gyrfalcon (pronounced JER-falcon) is the largest falcon. Your best bet to see this giant raptor is a trip to Alaska or the Canadian tundra. Discover hawk identification ...

Wednesday, Aug. 27 turned out to be an eventful day, bird-wise. I set out before dawn for the upper reaches of Hoover Reservoir. It was a clear day, and I wanted to secrete myself in a good honey hole ...

New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds and cute, puffball robins. This year’s winner was a mysterious falcon that wouldn’t think twice about eating them.