Hidden layers of colour in the plumage of tanagers and some other songbirds explain what makes them so eye-catching ...

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

There are more than 1,200 members in the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance, where birders are turning a hobby into a lifestyle ...

Charlie, a blue-and-yellow macaw, reportedly lived an astonishing 114 years, making her the world’s oldest parrot and a feisty icon of avian longevity and legend.

If you find a bird feather – how can you tell which species it belongs to? An ornithologist in the Forensic Laboratory at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pondered this question.

From a gynandromorphic grosbeak to feathers collected at a murder investigation in Florida, biographer Chris Sweeney shares ...

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

Some birds are so extraordinary in their appearance, you might assume they’ve been digitally rendered or pulled from the ...

Unlike typical parrots that remain caged or perched at home, this sun conure refuses to be left behind, accompanying Nagaraju ...

After an inspiring pigeon encounter with her son, a mother discovered a new appreciation for birds and the everyday wonders ...

Usually seen here in spring, autumn and winter, common gulls are actually a scarce breeding species here and usually seen on estuaries and wetlands. A common gull is the same size ...

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