"We've discovered that approximately an estimated 10,000 birds die from collisions with windows at UBC per year," said Penny Martyn, manager of green buildings on campus.

The days may be cold and short for us humans at this time of year, but for some migratory birds, British Columbia's South Coast is like a tropical refuge that keeps them coming back each winter.

Typically, they measure around 7 inches long and sport a large head and forked tail. Like all flycatchers, they mostly eat insects like beetles, grasshoppers, and flies, but will also eat berries and ...

With its striking emerald green plumage and blue head, the Green Jay is a true spectacle. Found in Central and South America, this bird’s colors are as vibrant as its lively personality.

Peculiar or distinctive characteristics that make the bird more unique is what people respond to the most and brings in the most 'likes'; Sheba_Also 43,000 photos via Wikicommons under CC BY-SA 2.0 ...