From Dracula parrots to crowned pigeons, meet the most fantastical birds found in real rainforests and deserts.

Releasing animals into the wild might appear to be an act of kindness, but it often causes unintended harm. Whether it’s ...

With each new discovery in paleontology, we are gradually moving away from the Hollywood-inspired image of dinosaurs ...

Extinction is an overwhelming concept, difficult to grasp in its enormity and finality. Thousands of species are barreling ...

New research shows bird biodiversity loss in Colombia is 60% worse than earlier estimates. Local surveys miss the real damage ...

You're probably tired of birds mooching off your berries. Knowing the type of birds to watch out for will help you know the ...

Even though Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country, it has a lot of different habitats, from woods to wetlands, to ...

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

Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species appear to shape-shift as they elongate plumes of feathers, fan their wings, or ...

Scientists in China report the discovery of a new dinosaur species that might have sounded like a bird. Researchers ...

A study examining fossilized droppings reveals the kākāpō has faced a decline in the diversity of its parasites—and that ...

Within the range of more ordinary cup-like woven nests, there is a lot of variation in construction, using different ...