Birds
Songbirds That Learn to Make New Sounds Are the Best Problem-Solvers
Birds—and humans—are vocal learners, meaning they can imitate new vocalizations and use them to communicate
How Pterosaurs Might Inform the Next Generation of Flight
After paleontologists cracked the secrets of the ancient flying reptiles, researchers are thinking about how to harness their methods
One of Europe’s Most Endangered Birds Is Bouncing Back
Twenty years of habitat restoration has helped the once critically endangered Azores bullfinch
This 'Weird,' Bird-Like Dinosaur Had Really Long Legs
Paleontologists discovered the 150-million-year-old creature in southeast China
Why You Should Grow Native Plants in Your Garden
Entomologist Doug Tallamy explains how doing so can help insects and birds
Meet Peanut, the World's Oldest Living Chicken at 21 Years of Age
Peanut had a rough start to life but ultimately grew up happy and healthy on a 37-acre farm in Chelsea, Michigan
Ten Wildlife Photographers Zoom In on Their Favorite Birds
Get up close and personal with a birder’s-eye view of the United States, as reflected by our beloved feathered neighbors
London Zoo Weighs All 14,000 of Its Animals, 'From the Tallest Giraffe to the Tiniest Tadpole'
The annual measurements help zookeepers track each animal's health over time
Ospreys Breed in Ireland for the First Time in More Than 200 Years
The birds were driven to local extinction in the 18th century, but the new chicks provide hope for a comeback amid reintroduction efforts
How Maui's Wildfires Threatened Endangered Birds
Conservationists battled back flames to prevent them from reaching roughly 40 ‘akikiki in captivity
Can Peacock Vasectomies Save This Florida Town?
Residents of Pinecrest don't want to kill the colorful birds, but they do want to keep their growing population in check
Two Baby Condors At Pinnacles National Park Are Healthy, 'Adorable Fluffballs'
The nestlings provide some good news for California condors, which faced a major setback from bird flu earlier this year
Rare Pink Bird Spotted in Wisconsin for the First Time in 178 Years
A roseate spoonbill ventured far outside of its usual territory to make an appearance near Green Bay, delighting local birdwatchers in the process
How These Birds Can Spot Look-Alike 'Imposter' Eggs in Their Nests
Fork-tailed drongos can identify and reject egg forgeries, laid by African cuckoos, with nearly 94 percent accuracy, new research suggests
See Stunning Images of Female Birds, Often Overlooked by Wildlife Photographers
The sex frequently neglected by birders and scientists takes the spotlight in the Audubon Photography Awards’ Female Bird Prize
Crows and Magpies Snatch Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Their Nests
Birds in Europe are prying up the metal barbs, meant to repel them from roosting on buildings, and using the devices as nesting material
New Extinct Species of 'Ridiculously Cute,' Tiny Penguins Discovered in New Zealand
Scientists identified the diminutive birds after finding two of their fossilized skulls
The Lonely Battle to Save Species on a Tiny Speck in the Pacific
As Tern Island, a former military outpost in the Hawaiian archipelago, falls apart and harms turtles, birds, seals and more, scientists wonder what’s next
See 11 Breathtaking Bird Images From the Audubon Photography Awards
The pictures capture the marvelous behaviors of Earth's feathered species and the habitats they need to survive
Why Are Chickens So Bad at Flying? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
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