Many species of songbirds have evolved to have strikingly colorful plumage, aiding them in catching the eye of mates, ...

A tiny, overlooked wrist bone called the pisiform may have played a pivotal role in bird flight and it turns out it evolved far earlier than scientists thought. Fossils from bird-like dinosaurs in ...

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 ...

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

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many.

Hundreds of species, from as far as South America, commonly stop in Kentucky to find food and rest their wings after ...

Six blue-and-yellow macaws are gracing the skies of São Simão, in Brazil’s southeastern São Paulo state, after more than five ...

Birds are some of the most interesting animals in the world, whether they are stunning us with colorful plumage or ...

Months after quiet days brought on by pandemic closures, the San Antonio Zoo found an unforgettable way to welcome visitors back. Instead of relying only on live exhibits, it installed more than 30 ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...