When it comes to bird perches, it’s best to provide variety—after all, in the wild, they wouldn’t be sitting on the same ...

After the Summer Tanager flew his perch and into another distant tree ... wheezing chirps from birds not easily seen. Often small and camouflaged by their softer hues of color, they are seen only when ...

When observing the take off, look for birds that "launch" from an elevated perch, such as a tree limb, "jump" from a standing position, or "taxi" by getting a running start. When watching landings ...

“It’s not easy to mimic how birds fly and perch,” said Stanford engineer William Roderick. “After millions of years of evolution, they make take-off and landing look so easy, even among all of the ...