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.
6 Facts About the Majestic Snowy Owl
The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine
The Andean Condor: 100 Miles, 5 Hours, 0 Flaps of Its Wings
If a Peacock Loses His Tail Feathers, Do They Grow Back?
What the Cluck? How a Hen Turned Into a Rooster
Watch a Chicken Grow and Hatch Without An Egg
Birds Migrate Along Ancient Routes and Modern Tech Can Now Track Them
Budgies Are Super Social and Make Great Pets
Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't
How Do Birds Know When to Fly South and Where to Go?
The Black-browed Babbler, Once Thought Extinct, Is Back
Finches Are Tiny Twitterers That Make Great Pets
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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Even the frozen continent isn't safe from bird flu.
A South African winery is employing a band of feathered guards to protect from invaders, and these runner ducks are eating up the enemy.
Compared to nearby coastal Asian regions, North Korea's shoreline is relatively underdeveloped. That's been a boon for migratory birds — and the humans who watch them.
By Chris Opfer
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Japanese video shows a chicken developing and hatching without an eggshell.
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.
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.
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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.
By Bambi Turner
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.
By Bambi Turner
Nature can be a pretty cruel place. Out in the wild, it's either kill or be killed. But in the spirit of self-preservation, will a mama bird really abandon its young at the slightest sign of human interference? Let's check the facts.
Read the greatest stories of the pigeons who have served as invaluable to people who need to send important messages over long distances.
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Check out our list of the most common myths about pigeons, and perhaps you'll learn a thing or two about our familiar feathered friends!
From tail to beak the American crow appears totally black. In the right light, however, a green or bluish tinge suddenly makes a showing.
Catching sight of this gray bird with a brick-red belly usually signifies the start of spring. Read on to learn more about this bird.
The blue jay can be seen roaming the skies in deciduous forests, but is also a common sight in city parks and back yards. Read on to learn more about this bird.
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When you think of geese, the Canadian variety probably comes to mind. These large water birds are endemic to North America and their V-shaped migratory formations can be seen in the skies each fall and spring.
A medium-sized hawk, the cooper's hawk is slate gray above and whitish with fine stripes on its belly. Read on to learn more about this powerful bird.
This medium-sized sparrow can vary in color, but is generally slate gray with a white belly and, of course, dark eyes. Read on to learn more about this bird.
This woodpecker can be found in forests, city parks and even your own back yard. Read on to learn more about this bird.
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True to its name the male eastern bluebird is colored a brilliant blue along its back, wings and tail. Read on to learn more about this bird.
Contrary to its name, the eastern kingbird can be seen in the skies throughout North America as well as in the Amazon. Read on to learn more about this bird.
Smaller than a robin, this black bird turns a striking iridescent purple and green in the spring. Read on to learn more about this bird.
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.
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The great horned is a large owl and varies in color according to its place of residence. Read on to learn more about this bird.
Mallards can be found in ponds, lakes and marshes. Read on to learn more about this bird.