Nests with the most plastic belonged to the strongest birds, able to fend off attackers that coveted their decor. Plain nests belonged to younger and older birds, which would be too weak to defend ...

A bird's nest brimming with eggs is a hopeful sight. Eggs are a symbol of new life, and a decor piece featuring these harbingers of spring can give a room a spark of warmth while we wait for the ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay. Researchers combined new and historical data to show ...

Snakeskin decor is a bold interior design choice ... PHOTOS.com / iStock / Getty Images Plus The use of shed snake skins in bird nests has been documented for centuries by birdwatchers—some ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with ...