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Miscellaneous Birds
Biodiversity if an amazing and wonderful thing. But it also means that there are many types of birds that don't fit into a specific categories. Read about all types of strange but beautiful birds in this section.
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The Freaky and Formidable Shoebill Stork Is One Strange Bird
Biochemically like a heron and anatomically similar to a pelican, the shoebill stork has been called "Monsterface" and even "Death Pelican." But wait until you hear the staccato rat-a-tat-tat of its booming machine-gun call.
The Toucan Is Far More Than the Froot Loops Mascot
Generations of cereal eaters grew up sharing the breakfast table with Toucan Sam, famous for following his long, colorful nose — but what's that bill for besides hawking cereal?
Honeyguide Birds Lead Humans Straight to Beehives
A remarkable partnership has formed over centuries between honeyguide birds and humans — and both species benefit when the honey is found and the comb is cracked.
The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird
This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or a dog in an instant with its deadly claws.
Does a Pelican's Bill Hold More Than Its Belly Can?
When a half-full plate of dinner sits before you and your overstuffed tummy, have you ever been told your eyes are too big for your stomach? The pelican's got a similar problem.
Where Did San Francisco's Wild Parrots Come From?
The parrots of the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco are legendary, but how did they get there?
Hummingbirds: What to Feed Them and a Springtime Q&A
There's a lot of conversation around what we should be feeding our backyard hummingbird visitors, so we threw the question, along with others, to an expert.
Wisdom, the World's Oldest-known Bird, Lays Another Egg
Wisdom the Laysan albatross is pushing 70, but laid another egg this year.
French Rooks Trained as Park Janitors
A French theme park has trained a crew of six rooks to pick up after its messy guests.
Urban Birds Oust Bugs With Butts
Certain urban-dwelling bird species use cigarette butts in building their nests.
Male Cockatoos Woo Their Ladies With Impressive Drum Solos
Aside from humans, these birds are the only ones who make drumsticks for musical purposes.
Watch Cockatoos Make Tiny Tools to Get Food
Cockatoos aren't just excellent dancers — they're also excellent toolmakers.
There's a Stinky Reason Seabirds Eat Plastic
A recent study has identified why some seabirds mistake the plastic dumped in the ocean for food. The nose knows why.
This Tiny Bird Can Fly for 10 Months Without Landing, Biologists Discover
Thanks to new technology, researchers have discovered that the common swift flies 10 months a year without landing, setting a world record for uninterrupted time aloft.
Penguins All the Way in Antarctica Have Bird Flu, Too
Even the frozen continent isn't safe from bird flu.
Guess How Far a Hummingbird Can Fly Without Stopping. Nope, It's Farther.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate annually from the U.S. all the way to Central America. How often would one need to stop? A new study reveals amazing abilities.
Impressive Bird Hustles
Have you ever had to shout to make yourself heard at a loud restaurant? Turns out we noisy humans are doing that to birds, and it's making it hard to mate.
10 Superstitions About Birds
As Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic "The Birds" taught us, it's a good idea to respect our avian friends. Before you accidentally let any bad luck take wing, peck away at these bird-related superstitions.
Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand?
When a friend decides to ignore their problems, you might liken them to an ostrich. But ostriches are much more likely to face a problem head-on than hide it in the sand.
Belted Kingfisher
This pigeon-sized bird has a gray back and white belly. Read on to learn more about this bird.
Brown Pelican
The brown pelican is the only pelican to catch its food by plunging from great heights in the air and diving underwater. Read on to learn more about this bird.
Downy Woodpecker
This woodpecker can be found in forests, city parks and even your own back yard. Read on to learn more about this bird.
Great Blue Heron
A large, grayish bird with an elegant long neck, the great blue heron can be mistaken for similar-looking birds, such as the sandhill crane. Read on to learn more about this bird.
Herring Gull
The herring gull is your basic seagull. These gulls spend a lot of time foraging for food at sea and are very adaptable. Read on to learn more about this bird.
Killdeer
The killdeer is a shorebird, is brown above and white below. Learn more about the killdeer. See a picture, learn some facts is and get tips on how to see them in the wild.
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