Dinosaurs Evolved Feathers for Far More Than Flight
Fluff and fuzz helped the creatures keep warm, blend in and communicate
'Pirate Seabirds' Could Become a Pathway for Deadly Avian Flu to Spread to Australia, Study Finds
Kleptoparasitism, in which a bird harasses another to steal its food, might introduce avian flu to the continent, currently the only one without the severe H5N1 strain
Anus-Breathing Animals and Pigeon-Guided Missiles: Ig Nobel Prizes Reward Unusual but Valuable Science
The annual award ceremony featured costumes, songs and paper airplanes as scientists recognized comedic research across ten disciplines
Rare Yellow-Eyed Penguin Wins New Zealand's Bird of the Year Contest
The noisy-but-shy bird, known as the hoiho, has earned the most votes for a second time amid threats to its survival
See the Wonders of Bird Engineering in These Photos of Intricate Nests
In a new book, a curator at England's Natural History Museum describes rare and interesting nests and eggs—from the house sparrow to the village weaver—and the lessons they hold for avian conservation
Birds Form Surprising Relationships With Other Avian Species During Migration, Study Suggests
New research indicates that birds are not alone while migrating—and sharing space with other species may even help them on the journey
See 15 Amazing Photos of Beautiful Birds
These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images celebrate our feathered friends
Tiny Trackers Are Revealing the Secret Lives of Tens of Thousands of Birds
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System has put nearly 50,000 incredibly lightweight radio transmitters on birds, bats and insects. We caught up with an ornithologist to learn more about where these creatures are flying
See 13 Captivating Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
The highly commended shots provide a preview of the 60th annual competition, which spotlights astounding animal behaviors and the conservation issues they face
What's the History of Hawaiian Grass Skirts? And More Questions From Our Readers
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