After I wrote about one of my favorite birds last May, the Black-throated Sparrow, I received several reports of yards “full of” these special birds. The Black-throated Sparrow is, in fact, seen in ...

Looking for birding opportunities close to home? Birds with “house” built into their names are, not surprisingly, common urban residents. Three such birds found in Minnesota include the house wren, ...

While female house finches are somewhat sparrow-like in appearance, the males have a lot of reddish coloration. House finches are not sparrows, but instead in a family that includes other species, ...

Many gardeners want to attract birds to their outside spaces as they provide a great way to connect with nature. They can help provide a healthy ecosystem in the garden, pollination and pest control.

Here is an assertion that might startle you: "One of the most notable ornithological events of the 20th century has been the spread of the house finch. ..." That's from the American Ornithological ...