Today's flashy new shorebird is known for breeding in remote parts of Siberia -- it's the Siberian Sand-Plover! The Siberian Sand-Plover, known by several other names, including the Lesser Sand Plover, is a small, chunky wading bird that breeds in the high-altitude tundra of Siberia and Central...

As Halloween approaches, there’s no better time to appreciate some of the spookiest bird species that seem perfectly suited for the eerie atmosphere of the season. With their ghostly calls, dark feathers, and mysterious behavior, birds like owls, ravens, and vultures have long been associated with spooky folklore....

Our Birdorable Bonanza: 2015 Advent Edition continues today with a pretty black-and-white flycatcher from the Old World: the Collared Flycatcher! The Collared Flycatcher is a pretty black-and-white species of songbird found in the Old World. These flycatchers are migratory; they breed across...

Today's new Birdorable Bonanza bird is a national species with its honored country right there in its name. Its the colorful, bold, charismatic Venezuelan Troupial! The Venezuelan Troupial is a strikingly colorful bird and, as noted, the national bird of Venezuela. Easily recognized by its vibrant plumage and...