Birds such as the Mandarin duck, scarlet macaw, and lilac-breasted roller come in colors that seem to defy reality. Some birds have coloration that helps them blend into their habitats, while others ...

Astoria, first spotted in Queens last spring, is now a resident of Lower Manhattan, where three devoted women watch over her.

Brilliant plumage survives only where forests, rivers, and wetlands stay whole. Habitat decline turns color into silence too fast.

Discover the Feng Shui significance of Mandarin Ducks, symbols of love and commitment. Traditionally paired, these figures are believed to attract partners and strengthen relationships. Experts ...

The Winter Mandarin Duck is a rare seasonal bird in Heartopia. Here’s how you can catch it.

Once nearly wiped out by overhunting and logging, nest boxes kept wood ducks from vanishing – and volunteers are still putting them up today.

Update 16th February: We added details of how to photograph the rarest winter bird, the Winter Mandarin Duck. Heartopia's Winter Frost Season is the first line-up of limited-time content since the ...

Have you seen a beautiful Mandarin Duck figure in one of your friends' houses and wondered what this Chinese duck is doing in the living room corner? Well, it is not just a decorative piece but a very ...

Duck boxes provide vital nesting sites for wood ducks and other cavity-nesting species, combating habitat loss and protecting them from predators. Learn why they're crucial.

Last week on the Outdoor Life Podcast I talked to executive editor Natalie Krebs about the hottest debate in waterfowl hunting: whether the prevalence of flooded corn is shortstopping the migration in ...