Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...

A pair of male swans at an Australian zoo were given the opportunity to express their fatherly instincts this year with a clutch of 3D-printed eggs. Early this month, Zoos Victoria posted the story of ...

Birds have learned to adapt to any environment and build a nest anywhere that fits their needs. Each species has their own unique nesting habits, but many are incredible architects, able to construct ...

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...

IOWA, USA — Iowa’s trumpeter swan population is on the rise, with the birds attempting a record 158 nests in 2025, marking a 17% increase from 2022, according to the Iowa Department of Natural ...

A white-browed sparrow weaver inspects a roost under construction, after just receiving some grass brought by another member of its group. (Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos) Neighboring groups of birds ...

Nest-building isn't just instinct. Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building... When birds build nests, they're also building a culture ...