Some birds' nests are works of art. These are not those. But we'll see why the terrible nesting habits of the cuckoo or jacana or even pigeons are the right thing for their survival.

Bird's Nest Entrepreneurs:Entrepreneurs respond to the rising demand for bird's nest soup, a popular delicacy, by catering to the market and capitalizing on its popularity.

There are estimated to be over 18,000 different bird species with a wide variety of nest shapes and sizes. From teeny, adorable cups to massive compost mounds, the diversity of birds’ nests is definitely impressive. Chapters 1 BALD...

This video explores the bird's nest industry in Kuching, Malaysia, and how it has impacted the local economy. It showcases the unique homes created for swiftlets, the birds whose nests are highly valued in the industry.

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Urban birds like house finches and house sparrows are great at finding materials to repel pests and parasites from their nests. Unfortunately, one of those materials is used cigarette butts.

Parasites. They’re all around us, from birds’ nests to litter boxes to our brains, and while plenty of them are harmful to the health of animals like us, some of them can actually be good!

You're probably aware of lots of the things we take from animals, but for centuries, humans have been sneaking animal secretions into a bunch of things you probably didn't know about, like your Easter candy, your Mom's perfume, and even...

An ornithologist explains how robin hatchlings and their parents keep their nest clean. Welcome to our first-ever week of programming for kids! Earlier this year I noticed a bird nest with a single bright blue egg sitting on my front...

It’s tough out there for small animals. Other animals are always trying to eat them, so they have to use tactics like blending in or being toxic to stay alive. These 5 animals, however, take self-preservation to a whole new...

A mother honeyguide has placed its chick into a bee-eater's nest— puncturing all the other eggs in the nest and leaving only its own hatching alive. Over the following weeks, the host parents devotedly care for the hatchling whose mother...

Although they don’t seem like the talkative type, recent research suggests that bird eggs can use vibrations to relay warnings about the outside world to their nest-mates.

Although they don’t seem like the talkative type, recent research suggests that bird eggs can use vibrations to relay warnings about the outside world to their nest-mates.

There are a number of bird species that construct pretty cool things - today on SciShow, we'll visit with three of them...

Animals have all kinds tricks to help them get through the winter, but there are things people can do to help them out! Join Jessi and Dino to learn about how you can help the birds in your neighborhood have a safer, warmer winter.

With help from the National Science Foundation, Cornell University's Ornithology Lab is tracking bird breeding biology and the impact of climate change on bird populations. Some of the best information they are getting is from dedicated...

This video discusses the fascinating behavior of cuckoo birds and their use of misdirection to deceive other bird species into raising their young. It explores how the female cuckoo mimics the sound of a predator to distract the host...

In this video, we explore three different orders of birds: Apodiformes, Coraciiforms, and POTUSA pisiforms. Apodiformes includes the swift and agile Hummingbirds, known for their small size, fast flight, and love for flower nectar....

A great PE game for any grade and sport you choose, with the aim of the game being to get as many balls (eggs) as you <br/>
can back to your teams hoop (nest), without getting tipped by the defenders (‘angry birds’) before time runs out…

How the kids helped a mirating bird family build a nest

Explore the nesting habits and family life of owls, from selecting a home to raising their young. Learn about the challenges owl parents face and how young owlets grow and develop their survival skills. Discover the unique behaviors...

Global temperatures are rising, putting bird species across America in danger of extinction as their habitats change. To understand how temperature affects birds across the country, scientists at the University of...

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Birds migrate to secure vital resources like food and shelter, with those in the Northern Hemisphere moving north in spring for abundant food and nesting opportunities, then heading...

Flamingos are beautiful and vibrant water birds known for their long necks and distinctive pink feathers. They have specialized beaks for filtering their food from water and are excellent at balancing on one leg. Flamingos are monogamous...

Taylor explains the best ways you can help a wild baby bird if they're found out of their nest.