Unlike birds whose plumage is mostly blue, the green coloring of a green bird‘s feathers is the result of pigment, not a ...

The "large, conspicuous" animals are often seen by divers in the Galapagos Islands but went misidentified for over 180 years ...

But a new study, published in the journal Nature, reveals that African starlings, a diverse group of birds known for their vibrant colours, do exhibit this kind of long-term friendship.

He decided to investigate. The bird seemed to understand that, whenever a human pushed the pedestrian crossing signal, a long line of cars would back up down the street. The savvy creature then ...

Hvenegaard explained that the birds time their migrations to match optimum conditions, like temperature and food supply, but the shift could lead to poor conditions for their young, like breeding ...

Such behavior is widespread in other animals too, particularly birds. In our recent study we explored why long-tailed tits, one of the UK's tiniest bird species, often act as foster parents ...

Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph admits she "doesn't know how long as has left" as she issued an update on her career. The 79-year-old had a variety of television roles during the 1970s and 80s.

Long-tailed Tits typically lay a single clutch of eggs in March and April in a beautifully intricate domed nest, constructed of lichen and cobwebs, and lined with up to 1,500 feathers. This species ...