As floodwaters recede, they often leave behind debris, stagnant pools and waterlogged areas — providing ideal breeding ...

People are often seen feeding pigeons. Seeing them, you may also feel like doing the same, but this habit can be harmful for ...

Birds have developed a unique evolutionary solution to ensure the survival of males—a powerful microRNA. This tiny gene ...

A green pigeon is currently causing a stir in the English city of Northampton. Since the bird generated millions of views on ...

Q: I recently had a flagstone patio installed in my backyard. I love the patio, but I also love having my bird feeder, so the flagstones are covered with bird poop. I routinely take down the feeder ...

In Vasant Kunj, a 19-year-old woman allegedly attempted suicide by consuming acid, prompting a police investigation into claims of sexual assault. The ...

Dr. Rohwer is the curator of birds and mammals at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates. Most birds go to great lengths to hide their nests. So when I find one, invariably so carefully ...

Also, unlike mammals, which mostly excrete metabolic waste in the form of urea, birds turn it to uric acid or guanine, which minimizes water loss, resulting in a paste that is white and sticky.

A flight from Minneapolis to Madison, Wisconsin was delayed Saturday after two birds tried to stow away on the aircraft. The apparent wild pigeons were on Delta Air Lines flight 2348, along with ...

On a remote, crescent-shaped island surrounded by crystal clear ocean, live some of the most plastic-contaminated birds in the world. Scientist say the crisis is getting worse.

Cats aren’t the only bird hazard around your home. More than 1 billion birds die each year from hitting windows, often during migration.