Birds
Five Fascinating Facts About the Amazing Cassowary
They may look pretty scary, but they’re actually pretty cool
Barn Owls Do Not Suffer From Age-Related Hearing Loss, Study Shows
Owls ranging in age from two to 23 were able to respond equally well to auditory cues
See the Sounds of the Amazon in This Mesmerizing Video
Artist Andy Thomas helps people experience nature in a new way
Prize-Winning Images Capture Birds in All Their Feathered Glory
The Best Bird Photographer of the Year Awards displays the dynamic lives of the amazing avian
Seabirds Use Their Sense of Smell to Navigate Open Water
A new study suggests shearwaters follow their nose home
Conservationists Hatch a Kiwi Cutie-Pie
For an endangered species, every kiwi counts
Each Summer, These Armenian Villages Are Taken Over by Hundreds of White Storks
Villagers participate in a “Nest Neighbors” program to monitor the health of their new house guests
The Fascinating, Regal History Behind Britain's Swans
The aristocratic bird's has a legacy as a luxury status symbol that dates back centuries
Behind the Scenes: Skinning Condors in the Name of Science
One intrepid reporter documents the careful science, artistry and gross factor of a very strange party
What Is the Key to Predict Animal Speed?
The biggest animals aren't always the fastest
Like Humans and Apes, Ravens Can Plan for the Future
The birds were able to choose and hold onto a tool that could unlock an eventual reward
Diverse Splendor of Birds on Display in Audubon Photo Competition
100 of the top submissions can now be viewed online
This Beautiful Species Could Be Trouble for Native Birds
Analysis shows that the parasitic pin-tailed whydah could impact native birds in the Caribbean, Hawaii and the southern U.S.
Harry Potter Sparks Illegal Owl Trade in Indonesia
Hedwig made quite the impression—but her popularity is hurting real-life birds
New Species of Amazon Parrot Discovered in Mexico
Researchers say that only 100 blue-winged Amazons, which have distinctive markings and a unique call, exist in the wild
Scientists Hatch a New Explanation for How Eggs Get Their Shapes
Flight ability could explain how eggs are shaped
The Early Birds Might Be Crowding Out the Bees
As humans expand, nesting space contracts—and competition heats up
Telling the Story of 19th-Century Native American Treasures Through Bird Feathers
Famed explorer John Wesley Powell’s archive of his 19th century travels is newly examined
Eagles Adopt—Not Attack—a Red-Tailed Hawk Chick
Bird lovers are watching with bated breath to see if the eagles will keep feeding the little guy or turn him into dinner
This 99-Million-Year-Old Bird Coexisted With Dinosaurs
The tiny bird is a big find for paleontologists
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