Actress Lili Taylor talks about the life-changing magic of birding—and how to get started in your own backyard.

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Parrots aren’t just colorful companions… they might be the most underrated geniuses in the animal kingdom.

A critically endangered New Zealand parrot is receiving much needed help. The flightless Kākāpō, though once widespread in ...

NCPR book reviewer Betsy Kepes digs into "The Nature of the Place: On the Flora and Fauna of the Adirondacks." ...

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What’s it like to hold a feathered friend in your hand? Lincoln Land Community College biology professor Tony Rothering knows ...

Experts say the black-crowned night herons are faring better after a population dip, but they still need our support.

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Photo: Mike Fernandez/Audubon Through a series of beautifully crafted essays, Taylor shares her intimate encounters with the birds that have captured her heart and imagination—from tracking flitting ...

H. Zell via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 Parrots have long fascinated humans with their ability to mimic speech, but new research reveals their brains do more than just imitate—they use ...

Looking to add a vibrant, feathered friend to your family? Exotic parrots like Amazons, Cockatoos, Macaws, and African Greys offer beauty and companionship, but come with a hefty price tag.