Ever wondered what role the neck serves? Besides holding the head in place, of course. Depending on the bird's diet and ...

It is not a real surprise that the smallest birds in the world belong to the family Trochilidae, commonly known as hummingbirds. However, even within the hummingbird family, there are large ...

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

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed Wednesday that multiple black vultures in ... tested positive for bird flu. This is the latest case of sick birds in the Austin area testing ...

With its striking orange-red breeding plumage and long, probing bill, this elegant wader is a highlight of UK wetlands and coastal areas. The Black-tailed Godwit is a large wader with long legs and a ...

The Black Guillemot glides through Arctic waters, its striking black-and-white plumage a stark contrast against icy northern seas. The Black Guillemot showcases a striking seasonal plumage change. In ...

a more recent discovery of the virus was seen in black vultures in the New Braunfels area. According to a press release, disease experts indicate HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as ...

How do you know that an increase in abundance isn’t simply due to an increase in count effort over the years? A: Before we calculate CBC trends for a species, we divide the raw number of birds counted ...

Three decades later, Middleton, who now holds a doctorate in education, says classrooms have evolved but that many Black male teachers are fighting against the same stereotypes and lack of ...

This striking plume of yellow is the fluorescing tail feathers of a male emperor bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi). Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays.

Male Ruff with white plumes around their neck are 'satellite' birds, which seek mating opportunities with females attracted to the territories of 'independent' males. (Bill Patterson). Mobility offers ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...