In a study published Tuesday in the journal Royal Society Open Science, researchers found evidence of biofluorescence in most ...

With threats of avian flu and lead poisoning, biologists are working overtime to care for a species that nearly went extinct.

Cornell Veterinary staff and Wildlife Health specialists have detected the virus in both wild and captive birds in Tompkins ...

It might be Valentine’s Day – but this weekend is for more than just love birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count is back. Held ...

In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...

Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

A single gene in the shorebird species known as ruffs controls the levels of testosterone in males, and this in turn affects ...

Scientists found that evolution led bird and mammal brains to evolve separately, using different genetic instructions.

A small population of California burrowing owls is getting a helping hand when it comes to romance—from a team of devoted ...

New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

Mr. Cañas-Valle’s discovery, described in the journal Ornithology in November, may be the first documented example of ...

An avid birder and local Thomasville resident, Janell Cleveland will lead the walk and share her expertise on bird species.