Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species ...

"All whooping cranes today are descended from only 14 adults remaining on the Texas coast in 1941", he added. Thanks to decades of legal protection, habitat restoration and cross-border collaboration, ...

Some species quickly responded to lower levels of human activity, but whether their return to urban areas is good for them—or not—remains unclear.

A serene view captures birds gently perched on tree branches, surrounded by the soft rustling of leaves and a golden ...

BigPicture began in 2014 and has received more than 64,000 images from photographers around the world since launching. The ...