Song sparrows sing from atop weeds wavering in the breeze; chipping sparrows have a distinct call and often show themselves as they dust-bathe on the dirt road; swamp sparrows are noisy in the marshy ...

The song sparrow's plumage is dominated by chocolate-brown stripes and streaks against a creamy-white background. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON It was one of those mornings that seemed right from ...

As they get up in years, male swamp sparrow songs don't strike fear like they used to. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

The dawn chorus of birdsong may be a warm-up routine that helps birds meet the physical demands of singing and deliver their best performance later in the day. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - On July 27, the University of North Carolina Wilmington announced that Allie Best, graduate student and former UNCW basketball captain, had been chosen to receive the 2022 ...

I've been hearing a lot about sparrows lately. Yes, sparrows. Those drab, unassuming birds that often cause birdwatchers fits because of the difficulty associated with identifying them. What's the big ...

EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. — Though Danny and I are continuing to shelter at home, I still rejoice in wandering the road at sunrise observing the many changes in the natural world as we move from a relatively ...