Scientists are on the hunt for over 120 species of birds that may—or may not—be extinct, and they want your help to find them. The ubiquity of smartphones has led to surge in data for birders ...

Sep. 18, 2024 — Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to new research. Using miniaturized loggers ...

Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. Many can also run, jump, swim, and dive. Some, like penguins, have lost the ability to fly but retained their wings. Birds are found worldwide and ...

Some 144 bird species had not been seen in at least a decade, but a project by conservation organizations proposes they all may still be hidden somewhere in the wild. Clockwise from top left ...

Red-winged blackbirds are not afraid to dive-bomb at joggers Bird attacks on humans are growing more common as people continue to encroach on bird nesting territory, wildlife experts warn.

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

Birds that fill the world’s skies today are living dinosaurs, reminders of a distant and strange past. Decades of major new discoveries and studies have convinced researchers that there’s a direct ...

When it comes to birds, there may be more than just avian flu to be worried about. It has been suggested that there are over 60 other diseases that birds and their droppings can carry. The problem ...

These lessons were designed to accompany the first two parts of the PBS Life of Birds series. Although this lesson plan was developed primarily for grades 9-12, teachers of elementary or middle ...

Bird mites are pests that live on the skin of some birds. If they find their way into your home, they may bite you. This can cause red marks, inflammation, and itching. There are many different ...

Less familiar is the tale of the dinosaurs that were left behind. What is it about birds that allowed them to survive when all other dinosaurs died out? Watch our animation. By the start of the ...