When we think of glaciers, polar bears and penguins often come to mind. Finches are more associated with backyards than icy ...

For that reason, I generally don’t consider them homes. But the analogy is apt, if only to convey the uniqueness of their ...

The Glacier Finch, also known as the White-winged Diuca Finch, is the only bird known to nest directly on glaciers, braving extreme cold and high altitudes to raise its young in ice.

The White-Winged Diuca Finch resides high up in glacial crevices, laying eggs that hatch inside these warm nests. This YouTube video shows rare footage of the birds at roughly 19,000 feet.

Many of the UK’s bird species are in serious decline, largely due to habitat destruction and the collapse of food chains ...

You may have experienced a Carrion Crow persistently pecking at your kitchen windows or watched a Chaffinch endlessly fly at ...

An Unexpected Nest Discovery The Diuca speculifera, also known as the glacier finch, nests in the glaciers of South America. It’s native to Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. The bird’s origins make ...

Location, location, location -- it's not just an important term for real estate agents. Where and how you set up your bird feeder can impact the birds and other local wildlife.

The avian world is full of extraordinary architects that construct nests ranging from simple cups to elaborate structures that defy imagination. These feathered engineers use an impressive array of ...