(WJET/WFXP) – With 436 species of wild birds, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania is the birthplace of ornithology. The state ...

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A project that's definitely for the birds is in search of people. Pennsylvania’s Third Bird Atlas program is underway. It’s a five-year project seeking help from community scientists to document ...

Several birds that live in and flutter around Pennsylvania could have new names in the near future. The American Ornithological Society announced Nov. 1 that it will rename North American birds to ...

Researchers are calling on bird lovers, nature enthusiasts and anyone who spends time outside to help track down bird nests this spring. The effort will provide vital data for the 3rd Pennsylvania ...

This winter, avian influenza viruses have continued to circulate in wild birds across Pennsylvania, and more birds will be migrating to and through the state in the coming weeks. Strains of highly ...

A brightly colored bird that rips open wasp nests to find food took a supporting role in "Task," the Delco-set drama airing on HBO. The summer tanager makes his debut in the show's pilot episode, when ...