Despite their small brains, many birds develop sophisticated social structures with diverse systems of communication. Vocalization serves an important part in both communicating and learning a new ...

People have been keeping birds as pets and companions for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and many other older civilizations kept birds as pets. It seems only natural for ...

“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.