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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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
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.
Some say that during a rainstorm, turkeys will stare up at the sky with their beaks hanging open, transfixed, until they drown. Is this really true?
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Owls are one of those bird species that everyone loves. Check out these cool owl images to learn more about our nocturnal friends.
Whether used in fashion or complicated mating rituals, peacock feathers drive the ladies crazy. But, what happens when a peacock loses his last feather? Will he become a fashion-don't?
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