The specialized finches have uniquely crossed beaks designed for prying open conifer cones—learn about their evolution, ecology, and the debates surrounding their classification.

Learn how and why some birds rely on cooperation to get their genes into the next generation. This is the behavior of cooperative breeding, where birds team up to raise chicks in a group setting.

Ivan describes his birding experiences in the Himalayan countries of Nepal and Bhutan.

Recorded in a hotel room in China, Ivan shares his recent birding and travel experiences in the countries of Vietnam and Cambodia.

From a jungle cabin in Vietnam, Ivan tells the tale of how he created a career centered on birds and birding.

Of all the ducks in the world, mergansers are the species that depend the most on fish. Not surprisingly, they’re excellent divers and swimmers.

Explore how these dynamic habitats shape the lives of coastal birds, from their feeding and nesting behaviors to the conservation challenges they face

Learn all about the unique behaviors, lifestyle, and adaptations of the Common Kingfisher, one of Eurasia's most beloved birds.