Have you ever spotted a bird flying erratically? It might not be disoriented—it could be intoxicated. As the first frost hits, fruit clinging to trees sometimes ferments, creating an open bar for ...

Birds flying inspire awe — but how much do you know about flight? Learn which bird flies highest, which flying bird is ...

High-speed cameras have revealed how hummingbirds negotiate their way through tiny gaps while in flight, which happens much too quickly for the human eye to properly see. The findings could inform new ...

Birds flying in a V-formation aren't just for show; it's a clever energy-saving strategy. The lead bird creates an uplift, ...

Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do they manage it? Scientists built a flight chamber to find out. Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of inspiration for humans ...