The yellow-billed cuckoo is sometimes called the "rain crow" because its song is often heard just before thunderstorms or summer showers. But this rare bird raises its voice less and less often in ...

Just before Christmas, two backyard birders in Michigan were in for the ultimate surprise–a yellow Northern Cardinal. Arlene and John McDaniel spotted the incredibly rare bird in their backyard in ...

The yellow-billed loon is a born diver. Ungainly on land, the loon moves with grace and ease through the water, diving in an instant with its large feet propelling it toward the lakebed in search of ...

On spotting the bird, Mr Honey said: “I've been birdwatching for about 12 years and had an inkling it was an American warbler. It was bright yellow and small like the size of a robin.

Generally shy and elusive, the yellow-billed cuckoo can be easily overlooked. Its calls are usually loud and often provide the best evidence to the presence of the bird. It favors eating ...

Backyard birders Arlene and John McDaniel told MLive.com that just before Christmas they noticed a yellow northern cardinal near their bird feeder at their rural Bath Township home, northeast of ...