A bird's nest brimming with eggs is a hopeful sight. Eggs are a symbol of new life, and a decor piece featuring these harbingers of spring can give a room a spark of warmth while we wait for the ...

This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found birds that line their nests with snakeskin are less likely to have their eggs eaten by predators. "We think that an ...

For such a tiny bird, its nest is more a work of art than a means of shelter. This video by thehummingbirdslover_s shows the final result, but here’s the process from start to finish. View this ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay.

Nest materials, locations, construction styles and timing have likely evolved to specific bird species’ circumstances, geographies and lifestyles. Wild birds are generalists outside of the ...

A recent analysis suggests the design of some birds’ nests varies because of culture, rather than genetics or environmental conditions. September 8, 2024. 2 min.

Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building traditions. When birds build nests, they're also building a culture | WUNC ...