The study of bird nesting behavior and ecology encompasses the multifaceted strategies and architectural innovations birds employ to ensure the reproductive success and survival of their offspring.

Black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos and cardinals congregate around a backyard feeder as birdseed falls to the grass like sprinkles. Suddenly, from the sky comes a flash of vivid green and blue, ...

For over 60 years, green-feathered Monk parakeets have darted across the Crescent City, squawking from telephone lines and nesting in power poles. Aside from their unique preference for urban nesting, ...

Over the past 50 years since monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) first arrived in Europe from South America, the invasive species has spread throughout the continent and developed distinct dialects ...

Many studies have shown that nest predators affect their prey indirectly by inducing changes in the behaviour of the prey. Studies suggest that the type and degree of nest defence strategies depends ...

Bird organisations say more research on the species needed to control impact on other wildlife ...