Pair-bonded Java sparrows show enlarged eye rings to signal breeding readiness. Birds are known for their elaborate courtship rituals and romantic gestures that are replete with beautiful songs, ...

It’s easy to lump all sparrow bird types together: “Yep, looks like a sparrow to me.” You can find at least 33 species of native sparrows across the country. And while their plumage won’t sweep you ...

The Red River Valley is sparrow country. A dozen species nest here, though some only irregularly. Another dozen, more or less, pass through during migration. Yet, the sparrows remain relatively ...