The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at ...

Every year, billions of birds undertake intrepid journeys between temperate regions in North America and their tropical ...

Bird flu fears have focused on the poultry and dairy industries and human health. But wild animals are threatened, too—at ...

Blue jays display remarkable intelligence, using tools and mimicking hawk calls. Their blue feathers scatter light rather than containing pigment.

A prolific collector of eagle memorabilia realized recently that, while the United States had an official animal (the bison) ...

Owls are among the most iconic birds on Earth, known for their stealth, size, and piercing eyes. While many species are ...