Birds have developed a unique evolutionary solution to ensure the survival of males—a powerful microRNA. This tiny gene ...

Besides sporting brighter colors and patterns than the neutral tones of humble moths that flock to porchlights, hummingbird ...

The most prevalent colors of animals in nature are brown, black, and gray. These colors are important for protection and visual communication. Brown helps wild animals camouflage themselves as they ...

Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they ...

Attract them to your yard with a hummingbird feeder that stores nectar, or plant flowers such as bee balm, hostas, petunias, ...

At sunset, a flock of chimney swifts flying south will look for a place to roost for the night. When they find a suitable ...

Why a Bird With a Broken Wing May Not Be What It Appears Some species feign injuries to protect their nests from predators—a more common behavior than previously thought, new research shows.