A new analysis of a fossil found in 1889 has unveiled the presence of zeolites—and an entirely new mineralization method.

Cardinals are also known as redbirds, but not every red bird is a cardinal. Check out some other birds that look like ...

The Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is often heard but seldom observed due to its camouflage plumage. It sings its name on summer nights from moist, leafy woodlands. By day, this bird ...

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch has shown that while house sparrows are still our most common bird, followed by the blue tit, ...

Spring is about a lot of things. The trees are blooming, lawns are getting greener, and… most excitedly… the birds are ...

Long-eared Owls have fluorescent feathers that glow under UV light. These hidden pigments vary by age, sex, and size.

While it head-butted his theory of natural selection, Darwin emerged with the theory of sexual selection as a way to ...

Here is a list of the most colourful birds in the world. The scarlet macaw is a large parrot species. It can grow 32 inches long and weigh up to 2.2 pounds. Mainly red in color, it also has blue wings ...

A rare Reeves's pheasant has been spotted in a local garden. The distinctive bird was snapped by a member of the Swindon and Wiltshire Camera Club after the 'unusual visitor' had made its way into a ...

The avian world is a treasure trove of fascinating and often bizarre mating rituals. Explore the different types of bird ...

We asked her if she’s ever seen one of these species fly before, when they wanted to, of course. Duck let out a nervous ...

Recently, a trail camera set up in a Malaysia reserve captured one of the rare, colorful creatures during surveys, according ...