You may be familiar with the aggressive behavior of the northern mockingbird, found throughout most of the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. A new study implies that less-than-lethal lead ...

When I worked on a college campus, a northern mockingbird often accompanied me on the walk between my car and my office. This slender gray bird darted from the hedges, flashing white wing patches and ...

Take a moment to watch this Dark-eyed Junco enjoying a drink—and then a quick bath. Clean, fresh water is just as important to birds as food. They rely on it for drinking and for keeping their ...

Mockingbirds are among the list of highly recognized songbirds. They have some interesting characteristics, including their aggressive “home-defense” behavior. See more details on the northern ...

Mockingbirds exposed to sub-lethal levels of lead in urban areas display significantly heightened aggression, according to researchers. Their findings highlight the possibility that sub-lethal lead ...

February is National Bird Feeding Month! What does this mean? This is the time for all of us to help birds survive the harsh winter months, and provide what is needed for them to flourish throughout ...