Birds
A Poisonous Diet Gives These Animals Their Own Toxic Defense
From monarchs to sea slugs, various creatures consume chemicals that keep predators at bay
Man Infected With H5N2 Bird Flu in Mexico Dies. Here's the Latest on the Virus
The strain is not the same one that has infected U.S. cows and three dairy farm workers, and officials say the risk to the general public remains low
More Than a Century Ago, Flamingos Disappeared From Florida. Now, They're Coming Home
Likely transported by Hurricane Idalia last August, more than 100 of the pink birds were counted in a February census in the Sunshine State, where they are considered a native species
Paleontologists Uncover Rare Skull of 500-Pound 'Thunder Bird' in Australia
The most complete skull of the extinct, flightless bird ever found has revealed adaptations that might have made the creature well-adapted for a life near water
Crows Can 'Count' Up to Four Like Human Toddlers, Study Suggests
Three carrion crows engaged in a simplified version of counting when prompted, and the birds showed signs of planning out their responses
Imperiled Eagles Are Altering Their Migration Routes to Avoid the War in Ukraine
Researchers found that greater spotted eagles migrated longer distances and made fewer rest stops following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, compared to previous years
After Rats Were Eradicated From This Small Island, Seabirds Thrived
Tromelin Island became a safe place for birds once the invasive mammals were eliminated
Four Important Questions About Bird Flu, Answered
The virus has killed tens of millions of birds and infected hundreds of species of animals, including dairy cattle in the United States. Here’s what you should know about it
Why Is Chinese Art Full of Dragons, Phoenixes and Tigers?
A new exhibition showcases stunning mythical artworks of the Zhou Dynasty's "lost" kingdoms
Hundreds of Starving Brown Pelicans Are Turning Up on California Beaches, Puzzling Wildlife Rescuers and Scientists
By all available accounts, there isn’t a lack of ocean forage
How Scientists Are Protecting Plovers’ Beachfront Lifestyle
Camouflaged by the sand, these threatened shorebirds aim to hide from predators. Now conservationists are trying to give their breeding efforts a boost
Inside the Wild Ways Many Creatures Make Milk
Mammals aren’t the only animals that provide nutritious secretions for their young
Chicago Museum Unveils the 'Most Important Fossil Ever Discovered': the Feathered Dinosaur Archaeopteryx
Archaeopteryx provided the missing link between dinosaurs and the avians of today, serving as critical evidence for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution
Extremely Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted in Oregon Might Be the First Ever in the United States
Amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured photos of the blue-and-chestnut bird on a beach—but he didn’t realize just how special the “mind-bending” encounter was, until later
Bird Flu Virus Detected in Pasteurized Milk, as U.S. Moves to Test More Dairy Cows
The FDA maintains that the commercial milk supply is safe, and it plans to report results of further tests in the coming days and weeks
Follow the Soap Opera-Worthy Relationship Drama of the World's Oldest Common Loons
Called ABJ and Fe, the duo mated every spring for 25 years—but they split up in 2022. Now, they’re back at their Michigan breeding grounds, showing no signs of getting together
Scientists Translate Sleeping Birds' Silent Songs Into Sound—and They May Have Recorded a Nightmare
Using surgically implanted electrodes and modeling, researchers brought to life the vocal muscle activity of sleeping great kiskadees
What Flaco the Owl’s Death Teaches Us About Making Cities Safer for Birds
Ornithologists and conservationists say humans can take key steps to make urban environments less hazardous for our avian friends
Peek Inside a California Condor Egg Just Before It Hatched, With This CT Scan of the Baby Bird
Last month, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance welcomed its 250th California condor chick in its breeding program, and the CT scan helped determine the bird was well-positioned for hatching
Endangered Woodpeckers Find a New Home on a Military Training Ground
The red-cockaded woodpecker has lost nearly all of its habitat in the southeastern United States, but an Air Force range in Florida is part of an emerging initiative to relocate besieged species on protected land
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