House finches and purple finches are both small birds which are native to North America. Both species have stunning red and ...

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in South Dakota.

The purple martin is an extremely popular and well-known bird due to its willingness to ... distinctly notched tail. In hand, small concealed white tuft on sides of rump and sides of body are ...

A purple, head-banging bird is everywhere now. It's on Facebook, YouTube, in the comments on New York Times stories and even in your texts. The popular pigeon has become a meme monster.

Purple martins, known for their glossy plumage, have returned to Michigan after wintering in South America. The first sightings, known as "scout" birds, were reported in mid-March, marking the ...

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Minnesota.

This tough northerly shorebird has been noted as rock snipe or winter snipe. It is a winter resident of generally eastern rocky shores, though it has been known to come ...