The violet carpenter bee (Xylocopa violacea) is a rare and exotic-looking bee that can grow up to 3cm. It has a striking ...

Wonder why your neighbor is hanging gourds up? Or why there appears to be an undulating donut on the weather radar? The answer to both is the purple martin. The largest swallow in North America, male ...

A Purple Finch in the middle of molting makes for a strange picture but is an essential part of the bird's life.

Purple martins are iridescent beautiful birds known for their speed, agility, and insect-eating habits. Not truly purple, they have a deep blue plumage that shimmers in the light. In certain angles, ...

VENTURA, Calif. — The Exotic Bird Mart & Expo returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Some birds appeared to talk to passersby as visitors had the opportunity to see a variety of ...

GREENFIELD — It’s not uncommon for animals to be at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, but its most recent visitors were a little more exotic than usual. The Sarah Burke 4-H Exhibit Hall was filled with ...

The pale-tufted cockatoo waddled pigeon-toed across the floor, then hopped up onto the toe of his visitor's shoe. Apparently, satisfied that he found a convenient vehicle for escape, he happily ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...