History has not been kind to the elephant bird of Madagascar. Standing nearly 10 feet tall and weighing up to 1,000 pounds — or so researchers believed — this flightless cousin of the ostrich went ...

Birds have fascinated humans for centuries, with their ability to take to the skies effortlessly. But when it comes to sheer ...

Did you know that birds live in a more vibrant world than us? They can see a broader spectrum of colors not perceptible to humans, experts previously told USA TODAY. Their vibrant colors can also help ...

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