The flash of deep red at the bird feeder might have you guessing. Is it a Purple Finch? Something more exotic? Identifying ...

If you've spotted a yellow house finch, you might wonder if it's rare — and what caused the yellow coloration. Here's what ...

Animals often have preferences: dog lovers can tell you their pet’s favorite toy, or place to sleep, for example. In the bird ...

A classic bird identification challenge is separating House from Cassin’s Finches. They look quite similar but careful study will reveal details to confirm the ID. Finches are notoriously irruptive, ...

Experts share the different types of finches in the UK and their characteristics as well as how to recognise them.

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During his famous voyage to the Galápagos Islands, Charles Darwin noticed that the finches differed markedly from island to island. Each group had uniquely shaped bills that helped them feed on the ...

The 2018-2019 Winter Finch Forecast suggests area backyard birdfeeder hosts may enjoy some unusual species over the next few months. Annually in late fall, a group of field ornithologists in Ontario, ...

Invasive parasites in the Galápagos Islands may leave some Darwin’s tree finches singing the blues. The nonnative Philornis downsi fly infests the birds’ nests and lays its eggs there. Fly larvae ...

Darwin's finches are icons of evolution. Now, researchers have discovered how quickly they can evolve into a new species: with the help of an outside bird, a new species can develop in as little as ...