Willow tits survive best with support from a flock
Flock status is crucial for small birds struggling to survive the winter. Those with the lowest status face tough odds.
Olav Hogstad
In the bullfinch world, she gets to decide
A lot of birdwatchers like the bullfinch. They’ve probably noticed that the female can chase off the more colourful male from the bird feeder. That makes this species different.
Small birds discern threat level of enemies
Small birds like tits don’t just see that another bird is dangerous. They can also differentiate between species and determine just how much of a threat they are.
Brawler at the bird feeder
The common redpoll gets into brawls when it seems like it should really be watching out for enemies. How can that end well?
Bullfinches stick together for years
Bullfinch fidelity to their mates can last for years.
A life in the air for birds that rarely land
Common swifts are now slicing through the sky in Norway. Every year they fly the equivalent of four or five times around the Earth to return to their nesting areas.