What is the evolutionary advantage of our consciousness? And what can we learn about this from observing birds? Researchers ...

And even though it's one of the lesser-known national parks, it's one of the most biodiverse landscapes in the country.“First ...

The iconic beeps and boops of that lovable cylindrical droid R2-D2 came from the genius of Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt ...

Cuckoos sneak their eggs into other birds’ nests and copy egg colors to avoid detection. This study explains how they adjust to many hosts.

Forget the canary in a coal mine: today the danger zone is the entire U.S., and the sentinel species comprise a growing list that includes the Golden-cheeked Warbler, the Florida Scrub Jay and the ...

In places and cultures all around the globe, birds are truly revered animals. Bringing beauty, music, and positive impacts on the environment, these avian creatures are always a delight to come across ...

Many types of birds — such as hummingbirds, peacocks and parrots — are vividly colorful, but birds-of-paradise are especially flamboyant with hues of emerald, lemon, cobalt and ruby. Now, research has ...

Concerns over foodborne risk from birds may not be as severe as once thought by produce farmers, according to research from the University of California, Davis, that found low instances of E. coli and ...

Of the many lovely birds that summer here but winter in the tropics, orioles are among the loveliest with their contrasting orange and black plumage, augmented by their pretty songs. The Baltimore ...

ESCANABA, MI – Get your binoculars ready. This “eBird hotspot” is the site of an upcoming guided birding tour. On the shores of Lake Michigan, Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area includes a long narrow ...