Hawfinches are nature’s nutcrackers. They’re chunky and powerful birds, with a huge beak that’s strong enough to crack open cherry stones – in fact, their scientific name literally means ‘kernel ...

As starlings, woodcock and all manner of birds on the wing make their way south, Britain becomes something of a bird-watching ...

The multicolored tanager, a small bird that lives only in the mountains of Colombia, is a draw for birdwatchers. Deep in a forest in the Andes, high atop a tall tree, there’s a quick, colorful flash ...

Bird-watching, also known as birding, is the practice of observing, listening to, pursuing and admiring birds in their natural habitats. It is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds and ...

Serious bird-watchers, whose hard-earned life lists and ability to quickly and accurately identify specific species give them standing in the birding community, don’t suffer sub-standard binoculars.

The first step for novices, Tan says, is simply to get outside and look around. You can start by taking note of the birds you ...