If a featherless or down-covered bird is out of its nest, try to put it back. However, make sure the young are warm to the touch. If the baby is not, you can simply warm the bird in your hands ...

In my neighborhood, I’m known as the “animal person.” People ask me for help and advice on everything from getting a lost dog back home safely to identifying the species of frog t… ...

Cranes are large omnivorous birds known for their vocalizations and for performing elaborate mating dances. There are 15 species of cranes in the family Gruidae. With long legs and a large torso, ...

As summer spreads across West Virginia, the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia is reminding people that sometimes the best way to help wildlife thrive is to simply leave it alone—especially when ...

A 10-year-old featherless parrot named Chicken Man that suffers from PTSD is on the road to recovery after being adopted by a new owner who calms the bird down by serenading. Read: Cuddly Red ...

Costa Rica is famous for its diversity of birds. Of the many hundreds of species of birds found throughout the country, vultures are probably towards the back of the line when it comes to the list of ...

Behavioural ecologist Antone Martinho-Truswell’s new book reveals that humans are a strong candidate to be described as a “strangely featherless bird”.