Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species ...

Raggiana bird-of-paradise species – PNG’s national bird (the kumul), became the 17,000th species added to the Photo Ark ...

The birds-of-paradise distinctly known for their mesmerizing colors across the rainbow, intricate mating rituals and their extravagant feathers, join the National Geographic Photo Ark as the ...

This story appears in the January 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. ‘If you take care of the birds, you take care of most of the big problems in the world.’ That’s what Thomas ...

The birds migrate up here for the safe breeding and the nonstop feasting. A quirk of geology makes the whole thing work. In places, Svalbard's coastline rises from the sea in near-vertical cliffs.

For the sake of science, these birds are gently captured, photographed, and released unharmed.

National Geographic has revealed photographers' most breathtaking and culturally relevant photos from around the world in its annual Pictures of the Year issue.

More than two-thirds of North American birds are vulnerable to extinction due to climate change. Poor air quality from smoke is a growing concern.

This bird’s drumming on his body lures the ladies The male frigatebird has a mighty wingspan and awesome stamina—but he really impresses mates by inflating a body part and playing drum solos ...

The offspring of a scarlet tanager and rose-breasted grosbeak—distantly related birds whose evolutionary paths diverged 10 million years ago—was recently found in Pennsylvania.

These birds help humans find honey. But it’s rare—and getting rarer. Honeyguides, dolphins, and once upon a time, wolves: Humans and animals have been known to cooperate to find food in only a ...

Modern agriculture has transformed the world—and as a result, some bird species are hurting.