Water birds have limited means by which to deal with the wind and rough water. If the winds are too persistent, the birds may ...

Birds worldwide make strategic decisions about how they live based on their environmental conditions. Some live fast, die ...

Knowing where, when and for how long mallard ducks -- natural carriers of avian influenza -- stop and rest as they migrate can help predict the probability that they will spread bird flu to backyard ...

Since his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) has been intrinsically connected to ...

Members of the local community were among those who volunteered their time to keep track of the number of birds at their ...

Growing up in northern Thailand, Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok would sketch and paint the birds he saw during family outings. These ...

An inky-black raven soaring over a landscape white with snow. Though similar in appearance to the American crow, the common ...

Pipilo erythrophthalmus Family: Sparrow Length: 8 inches Wingspan: 10-1/2 inches Distinctive markings: Male has a black head, back and tail with white belly, orange-red sides and red or white eyes.

Winter birdwatching is full of surprises, from the daily hustle of familiar visitors to the excitement of spotting an ...

Only four species of bear are hibernators: American Black Bear, Asiatic Black bear, Brown bear and Polar bear. These furry mammals don’t hibernate in the true sense because their body temperature only ...

As egg prices increase, backyard chicken flocks have become more appealing. Though the risk bird flu exposure is low, it’s ...