Imagine zooming out on a giant family tree that includes every bird you have ever seen. Ostriches sprint across open plains, ...
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announced on Nov. 1 that the organization plans to give new English names to 70-80 birds species in 2024 Getty Select birds native to the United States and ...
“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.
New research shows mountain birds move up and down slopes to save energy, find food, and avoid competition across seasons.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The ostrich is the tallest bird that inhabits the planet ...
Research led by UC Santa Cruz finds that both non-native and native birds play a key role in the transmission of a disease ...