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 ...

Who would have ever guessed that parrots could have better manners than most people? In this mesmerizing scene, a line of ...

Eagles are sacred for many Native Americans, who can obtain dead birds for religious use through the federal government. Bird ...

A 247-million-year-old fossil reptile boasted an enormous crest on its back made from feather-like appendages, long before ...

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 ...

Another popular pet, the cockatiel, is small in stature but big on personality. They don't have the loudest voices in the bird world, but are by no means silent. They chirp and whistle rather than ...

The peacocks are so much part of the Ryde Hotel’s identity that they have made their way into the historic resort’s branding. Its business cards are embossed with peacock feathers. Peacock-themed art ...

WWF works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife, collaborating with partners from local to ...

Have you ever heard of the smelly bird that has claws on its wings? Yes, such an animal does exist—and it’s called the ...

The Pontiac Firebird's recognizable hood graphic has an interesting history and proud legacy; here's what we know about its ...

The Connecticut Audubon Society estimates that, including two coastal rangers, (“We pay them a living wage to be out there,” Andersen said) plus administrative and other costs, it requires the ...