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

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 ...

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

French customs agents have seized alligator skins, exotic bird feathers and marine animal skulls in three separate cases in recent months, highlighting what they say is a growing issue of protected ...

Some Native Americans traditionally bestow bald eagle feathers at ceremonies to mark achievements, such as graduations, and ...

Next time you hear hooting and it sounds like “Who’s coming for dinner,” take a look in your garden or backyard to determine ...

A quiet summer morning turns magical as a white-breasted nuthatch and its fledglings bring joy, curiosity, and calm to a well ...