A new study used modern methods to reassess a foundational study in biology that explained how ecologically similar species of wood warblers coexist. The research team examined foraging behavior, ...

In birds, singing behaviors play a critical role in mating and territory defense. Although birdsong can signal individual quality and personality, very few studies have explored the relationship ...

Many bird species are monogamous. However, genetic studies have shown that the social partner is often not the genetic father of all offspring. Some studies found biased sex ratios: more males than ...

Birdsong clearly reflects bird personalities, linking exploration and aggression to song complexity across sexes.

Although birdsong can signal individual quality and personality, very few studies have explored the relationship between ...

From helping them find mates to bettering their ability to camouflage, marks on animals and birds serve various purposes.

The Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is often heard but seldom observed due to its camouflage plumage. It sings ...