Let’s face it, some animals have cooler names than others. For example, how could the blobfish ever hope to compete with the ...

Over 500 bird species could vanish in 100 years. Protecting habitats isn't enough. Targeted recovery efforts are crucial.

The flit of brightly colored wings pierces the pale winter landscape. If you're trying to cultivate a suburban wilderness, the benefits of having a bird feeder in your yard are impossible to deny.

A recent study highlights that climate change and habitat destruction endanger global bird diversity, potentially leading to ...

Hovering wings are unique to hummingbirds. While some birds can flutter in place momentarily, the hummingbird can hover in one place for an extended period, fly forward or backward, and move at an ...

Bird wing shape -- a proxy for long-distance flying ability, or dispersal -- is a trait that influences biodiversity patterns on islands around the world, according to biologists.

In the world of birds, dancing isn’t just for fun—it’s a powerful courtship tool. Here are 10 fascinating bird species that ...

Kakapos are large, flightless parrots native to New Zealand. These birds can’t fly because they have short wings and lack a keel on their breastbone, where other birds have their flight muscles.

Alabama's diverse habitats make it a top spot for birdwatchers, and in the last seven days alone, three rare bird sightings have been confirmed, showcasing the state's birdwatching potential.. The ...

Bats are amongst the animal kingdom’s most unorthodox fliers. Unlike birds, the furry, flying mammals can dynamically reshape and morph their wings to achieve maximum force and hover in place ...

Hovering wings are unique to hummingbirds. While some birds can flutter in place momentarily, the hummingbird can hover in one place for an extended period, fly forward or backward, and move at an ...