Typically, male birds have more vivid colours than females. As Charles Darwin first explained, the most colourful males are ...

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

Across North America, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and other pesticides had a significant impact on bats from the ...

The La Venta fossil site in Colombia is home to a rich fossil record, yielding a particularly diverse set of vertebrate ...

Birds face constant threats from a variety of apex predators. From the peregrine falcon's high-speed aerial attacks to the ...

Vultures are a large bird with wide wings of prey known for scavenging on carrion (dead animals). They belong to a scientific group of birds called Cathartidae, a Greek word for purifier.

Cooper stated that perhaps they should be celebrated more because vultures play an integral role in the ecosystem, ...

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

A historic waterfront park, known for its views of the Charleston Harbor and historical landmarks, serves another purpose.

The red-tailed hawk is one of several species that have made peace with humans and live among us. I’m continually amazed at ...

A young eaglet can gain as much as 170 grams (six ounces) per day — the fastest growth rate of any bird in North America.

Wildlife biologist says sightings of the Crested Caracara have only been confirmed a handful of times in Canada ...