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

How to Safely and Responsibly Feed Hummingbirds

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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Why do ostriches have red meat instead of white?

While the ostrich might look like an avian punch line, it's actually a nutritious source of red meat. Why do ostriches produce meat that's more like that of a cow than a chicken?

By Julia Layton

Ostrich Facts

A large, flightless bird that lives in the dry grasslands of Africa, the ostrich is raised for its feathers and skin in South Africa, Egypt and California. Ostriches form the single remaining species in an ancient, primitive order of birds.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.