Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures ...

A study from the University of Alberta, which relied on images gathered from birders on the internet, examines the evolution of more than 1,000 bird species — namely their feet.

A new analysis of Archaeopteryx, the earliest-known birdlike animal, shows it had feet like dinosaurs — which supports the view that today's birds descended from ancient reptiles.

When a large asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago, not all the dinosaurs went extinct. Birds, feathered dinosaurs that have thrived since the Jurassic, survived—and some of these birds were ...

From parrots to raptors, birds that demonstrate dexterity with their claws share a common ancient ancestor, new research suggests.A study from the University of Alberta, published Aug. 15 in the ...