They say that hindsight is 20/20, and though the theory of ecological speciation—which holds that new species emerge in ...

Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are the most common bird beak types to look for and how they help birds find food.

Finch Beak Data Sheet: Few people have the tenacity of ecologists Peter and Rosemary Grant, willing to spend part of each year since 1973 in a tent on a tiny, barren volcanic island in the Galapagos.

If you want a fun learning experience, watch the birds at your feeders. Notice the different types of beaks and how their shapes dictate a bird’s dining habits — particularly the way it ...

Every year, billions of birds migrate in and out of the United States. And across the world, birds fly thousands of miles to reach their seasonal destinations. Some birds, like the Arctic tern ( ...

The Darwin finches, a group of about 18 species of passerine birds, are well known for their wide diversity in beak form and function.

A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.

Environment Animals Wildlife Birds Scientists simulate calls of ‘future finches’ These lab-made bird songs show how their beaks could adapt to drought. By Laura Baisas ...

The beaks of Darwin's medium ground finches can evolve to crush the shells of hard seeds. Credit: Andrew Hendry They say that hindsight is 20/20, and though the theory of ecological speciation ...

Galápagos finches use their beaks to crush seeds and sing songs, so what happens to their musical trills when their beaks change to respond to new menus available under drought? Jeffrey Podos and ...

The birds with the best-suited bodies and beaks for the particular environment survive and pass along the successful adaptation from one generation to another through natural selection.