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 ...

Nature showcases its artistry through vibrant birds, untouched by filters. From the keel-billed toucan's rainbow beak to the ...

Discover the world's most amazing flightless birds—like ostriches, penguins, and emus. Learn why they can't fly and how they've adapted to thrive on land and in water.

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

Founded by ecological researcher Bradley Allf, The Concrete Chorus Project investigates what makes birds thrive in cities.

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

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

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The sun’s rays reached out from the horizon through a vibrant turquoise sky as if wanting to embrace all that they ...

After the death of his owner, Anton, Conor withered and appeared to lose the will to live. Tatiana, the widow, could no ...

Whether birds in flight, mushrooms in the grass or architecture in mysterious light – this week's images show how differently ...