A pivotal wrist bone in birds appears earlier in theropods. This could shift views on how flight evolved. An analysis of two ...

Mirasaura grauvogeli had a featherlike crest and a tail like a monkey. “It's been a long time since I've been so blown away by a new fossil discovery.” ...

A large flock of thirty or more “peeps,” which is an all purpose term for small brown shorebirds, is flying close to shore.

The discovery, in a bizarre animal not closely related to birds, could change how scientists think about the origin of ...

Body coverings such as hair and feathers have played a central role in evolution. They enabled warm-bloodedness by insulating ...

Preserved in tan stone, the fossil of Mirasaura included much of the ancient reptile’s skeleton and a feather-like fan that ...

Stretching 710 miles across Texas, the Trinity River is a vital habitat for a diverse variety of wildlife. With its forests, ...

Nature showcases its artistry through vibrant birds, untouched by filters. From the keel-billed toucan's rainbow beak to the ...

The big, foxy-red Brown Thrasher is a familiar bird over much of the east. Sometimes it forages boldly on open lawns; more often it scoots into dense cover at any disturbance, hiding among the briar ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry has inspired various stories from across all human cultures. However, ...