Birds can be found on every continent—some living near water, others atop mountain ranges, and many nesting in forests and ...

Prized as game birds and reared for their meat and eggs, these stout-bodied birds often have short, rounded wings because they spend most of their time on the ground. Their thick legs and big feet ...

Arctic terns nest on British shores before flying to the Antarctic for winter Five seabird species have been added to the UK red list of birds at most need of conservation, joining others such as ...

The flaps mimick a class of feathers that are key to birds' most daring aerial ... No Incentive for Older Birds to Make New Friends Oct. 28, 2024 — Like people, birds have fewer friends as they ...

In the village of Jatinga, Assam, a peculiar phenomenon occurs each year between September and November, where various bird species mysteriously collide with objects and die. Despite scientific ...

Birds are believed to be divine messengers carrying guidance and protection from the spiritual realm. Sightings of cardinals, blue jays, owls, doves, hawks, eagles, robins, and sparrows are ...

The growing threat has prompted Kenyan authorities and conservation groups to turn to a chemical called starlicide to eliminate the pests while minimising harm to other birds. The invasive species ...

But there were many other predators earning a living in various ways, including - as new fossils show - the oldest-known birds of prey. Researchers have discovered in Montana the remains of two ...

Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do they manage it? Scientists built a flight chamber to find out. Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do ...

The World Center for Birds of Prey is an indoor-outdoor education center. Visitors get a chance to see all sorts of raptors, including eagles, vultures, hawks, and falcons from around the world.

If you see nets catching birds, observe if they are released or being pocketed away to a room or a vehicle. When possible, capture photos, videos, and coordinates. Trappers must disable or cover ...