These birds have evolved to withstand the equatorial sun and shelter in volcanic rocks along a subtropical coastline. After ...

There are many reasons why a pet bird could have ruffled feathers, from improper temperature to an unbalanced diet. It could ...

Birds have long been nature’s masters of flight. Their ability to glide, dive, and twist through the air with ease has ...

The secretary bird may look like it’s dressed for a fancy party, but as an unlucky jackal learned, this bird is not a very ...

Amateur wildlife photographers have been flocking to a north Belfast park to spot a tropical new arrival. Bedecked with ...

"Fossil feathers are usually preserved in ancient mudrocks laid down in lakes or lagoons. The fossil vulture is preserved in ash deposits, which is extremely unusual," study lead author Valentina ...

It's not uncommon to see baby birds on the ground in the spring. A young bird without feathers should be placed back in its nest. A young bird with feathers should be left alone unless it's in danger.

Griffith and her colleagues' interest in the study stemmed from the fact that many owl researchers use these fluorescent ...

A childhood run-in with a parrot or a pigeon swooping a bit too close can leave a lasting fear. For some, these encounters ...

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...

Feathers are among the most complex cutaneous ... complete and permanent transformation of scales into feathers on the bird's feet. "Since the Shh pathway plays a crucial role in feather ...

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...