A new study investigates why some lost birds that stray far from their normal migratory routes end up thousands of miles off ...

Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human ...

Experts say wing clipping, a common practice in some countries to impair a bird's flying ability, is no longer recommended as it can lead to the pet developing health and behavioural issues, ...

You probably know that hummingbirds can hover, if you've ever watched them feed. But these tiny pollinators lead fascinating ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s hard to think of a spookier wildlife scenario: A songbird is ...

Celebrating bird beauty and diversity around the world, the Bird Photographer of the Year has released the winners and finalists chosen from more than 33,000 images entered into the competition this ...

Millions of migratory birds are currently flying over Southwest Florida, with peak migration still to come. Weather radar systems are detecting the massive flocks. The peak of the fall migration ...

Millions of birds are expected to fly over the U.S. to reach their migratory destinations, and a sizeable fraction of them will pass through Michigan after the sun goes down on Sept. 29. Late on ...

The skies over Indiana are packed with birds right now. We’ve entered the peak three weeks of fall bird migration, when hundreds of millions of birds move south each night. If you’ve noticed more ...

Large clusters appearing on weather radars are likely massive flocks of migrating birds, not storms. A record-breaking 1.2 billion birds were estimated to be migrating in a single night during the ...

Every fall, the skies of the northeastern United States fill with warblers, barn swallows and other birds heading south to warmer climates. The journeys are long—often spanning continents—and birds ...