Cavity-nesting birds, like this black-cheeked woodpecker in Ecuador, rely on natural cavities, like the hole in this tree for nesting and reproductive success. (Daniel Karp, UC Davis) With an ...

A Pacific parrotlet looks up from its nest box in Ecuador. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or ...

image: Front and side view showing how parrotlets assist and extend their long jumps with small "proto-wingbeats," which bird ancestors may have used to develop their foraging flight capabilities.

Skeeter and Reese have been named two of the 10 finalists for the 2022 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts. Skeeter is a beautiful blue-colored Pacific Parrotlet from Pittsburgh while Reese is an adorable Biro from ...

A new study of cavity-nesting birds in Ecuador shows the influence of deforestation on their habitat and reproductive success. Nest boxes could help. With an extendable pole fitted with a small camera ...