In the vast urban sprawl of Arizona, the habitat of the tiny western burrowing owl is being destroyed—prompting ...

I was walking along a short but windy trail in southern New England the other day in search of overwintering warblers. This ...

The “chicken hawk” of colonial America, this medium-sized accipiter is a common sight at home bird feeders across the country, swooping in to nab an unwary dove or jay. Females are larger and ...

It was first named after Cooper's hawk, a North American bird commonly found in forests. Secondly, it was inspired by professionals who make wine barrels, referred to as "coopers." ...