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Do squirrels eat birds? - Are squirrels omnivores?

We do not need an entire article to answer this question. And you certainly do not want to read 1200 words for the answer.

Can I keep feathers? - The laws protecting birds (and their feathers)

The feather fanatics are always on patrol... and they will correct you.

What is my state bird? - A List of All State Birds (and which states should change)

Each state in the US has selected an avian representative. However, many of these states chose poorly.

What is Nyjer seed (or thistle seed)?

Have you ever had a neighbor complain that your finch feeder introduced thistle into their yard?

How long can birds survive without water? | Can drought hurt birds?

Water is the liquid key to the door of all life on Earth. We know birds have high water needs, but how long can they survive without water?

How long can birds survive without food?

I wish I could give you a simple answer, but there is nothing easy about survival. Learn why this is such a complex problem.

Where are the rosies? - An update on the missing rosy-finches of the Rockies

Most winters, rosy-finches show up in the Rocky Mountains in flocks by the thousands. This winter, it has been a different story…

The TRUE Indicator Bird of Spring - Which bird means spring is near?

The American Robin is NOT the indicator of spring for most states. Read on to learn which bird is the harbinger of warmer weather!

Are bats birds? And Other Bird Myths: Hairy birds or coconuts?

Bird myths, fables, fiction, and wildly inaccurate stories have been shared about birds for generations. Prepare to get flocked, myths.