Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. Many can also run, jump, swim, and dive. Some, like penguins, have lost the ability to fly but retained their wings. Birds are found worldwide and ...

But what else do we know about specific bird species in the United States, Mexico and Canada? Here are 35 facts about North American birds and insight on where to find them. Grab a pair of ...

Past societies developed a range of weird and wonderful explanations for birds’ annual disappearance. Some thought they became barnacles, others that they hibernated in cliffs. As recently as ...

What is a horned screamer? Horned screamers are the unicorns of the bird world. Over the course of their lives, these birds grow long, white spines of cartilage in the middle of their foreheads.

Bringing a pet into your home can be a fulfilling experience, and birds are an excellent choice, particularly for children. They provide companionship, fun, and teach responsibility. If you’re ...