The Great Potoo, a mysterious nocturnal bird from Central and South America has a unique ability - it can see even with its eyes closed. Image: X/@ElektraMadrigan.

For years we have been fascinated by the spectacular bird of prey better known as an owl, a majestic creature that's symbol of wisdom and knowledge. So when a video of a strange lo ...

The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at ...

By Mindy Weisberger, CNN (CNN) — Many types of birds — such as hummingbirds, peacocks and parrots — are vividly colorful, but birds-of-paradise are especially flamboyant with hues of emerald ...

Birds-of-Paradise. There are 45 species in 17 genera in the family Paradsaeidae - also known as birds-of-paradise. These birds live across eastern Australia, Indonesia, and New Guinea.