When building a nest, previous experience raising chicks will influence the choices birds make, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. The results show that birds that have ...

DEAR JOAN: We have had our three male zebra finches — Zoltar, Lovey and Archie — for three years, much to our surprise. They are really industrious and accomplished architects. Over the years they ...

Bad parenting is for the birds. Even baby zebra finch know this. Newly hatched chicks whose parents are poor foragers often get stressed from lack of food, leading them to quickly write off mom and ...

DEAR JOAN: We have had our three male zebra finches — Zoltar, Lovey and Archie — for three years, much to our surprise. They are really industrious and accomplished architects. Over the years they ...