Birds
Birds are often envied for their ability to fly, but not all of them can. Learn how birds can manipulate feathers, bone and wing structure to soar through the air and even dive-bomb into the water for food.
9 of the Largest Eagles in the World
6 Facts About the Majestic Snowy Owl
The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine
9 of the Largest Chicken Breeds
What the Cluck? How a Hen Turned Into a Rooster
Watch a Chicken Grow and Hatch Without An Egg
How to Make Hummingbird Food Safely and Responsibly
9 Biggest Birds in the World
Birds Migrate Along Ancient Routes and Modern Tech Can Now Track Them
How Do Birds Know When to Fly South and Where to Go?
Finches Are Tiny Twitterers That Make Great Pets
Yes, Macaws Can Talk (and Say Bad Words!)
The Blue-footed Booby Dance Gets the Girl Every Time
Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater
Duck, Duck, Booze: Bird Herds Handle Pest Control at South African Winery
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There are up to 26 species of penguins in the world, most of whom mate for life, and while none of them can fly, they swim like Olympic champs.
The national bird of the United States has taken on iconic status as the avian avatar of freedom, but its wingspan and steely gaze guarantee its status in the pecking order of prey birds as a symbol of strength.
The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.
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From ancient times until today, people have been captivated by these iconic, mysterious birds. What is it about owls that makes them the enduring subject of myth and superstition?
Starlings are short and thick, with dark feathers and long, pointy bills. Collectively, however, they transform into something else entirely.
By John Donovan
The parrots of the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco are legendary, but how did they get there?
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.
By Jamie Allen
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The smallest owls in the world have mad survival skills, like killing poisonous scorpions and playing dead.
By Loraine Fick
Berries are a great food source for birds, but this diet can backfire when the fruit starts to ferment.
Only birds have a special voice box — the syrinx — and it's what they use to sing. But what's so unique about the syrinx is that it's actually an evolutionary anomaly.
With the fall migration season for birds just around the corner, we took another look at how to prevent birds from colliding with windows.
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A French theme park has trained a crew of six rooks to pick up after its messy guests.
What benefit does one bird get from copying another bird's calls?
By Mark Mancini
It's easy to mistake a crow for a raven or vice versa. But the two birds are actually pretty different.
By Mark Mancini
Spontaneous sex reversal in chickens is pretty rare, but it does happen. Find out how Miss Lucille became Mr. Lucille.
By Alia Hoyt
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Most of the scientific attention to birdsong has been paid to the male of the species. But many female birds sing too — and scientists are starting to understand how important it is to study them as well.
By Alia Hoyt
Does your parakeet understand the cardinal chirping outside its window? Can a pigeon's noises mean anything to a crow? Yes, it can.
By Mark Mancini
Certain urban-dwelling bird species use cigarette butts in building their nests.
By Carrie Tatro
Aside from humans, these birds are the only ones who make drumsticks for musical purposes.
By Alia Hoyt
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A recent study has identified why some seabirds mistake the plastic dumped in the ocean for food. The nose knows why.
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.
A South African winery is employing a band of feathered guards to protect from invaders, and these runner ducks are eating up the enemy.
Japanese video shows a chicken developing and hatching without an eggshell.
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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.
Black kites are drawn to fires, chasing down prey as it flees the flames. And some believe they may even start fires in order to have more menu options.