Why Do Birds Fly South for the Winter?
Genetics, seasonal changes, and Earth's magnetic field all play a role.
Genetics, seasonal changes, and Earth's magnetic field all play a role.
Birds are a noisy bunch, and there's a lot of variation when it comes to avian vocalizations.
At some point, whether during the day or at night, all birds need to sleep. How do they do it?
Owl feathers’ special structures help the wise birds sneak up on their meals.
A single number for birds’ lifespans is difficult to pin down, but the ability to fly is one of the keys to their longevity.
Though they’re excellent hunters, it turns out owls probably aren’t any smarter than a lot of other birds.
Discover fascinating facts about ducks, from their adaptation to cold temperatures to their rude nesting habits.
Discover the fascinating ways eggs provide everything a baby bird needs, including oxygen through a sophisticated system of membranes and air pockets.
Uncover the secrets of the dawn chorus and why birds choose to sing in the early hours.
Uncover the key features that set hawks and falcons apart, including their flight patterns, eye color, size, and hunting techniques.
En français, the name for ‘jellyfish’ comes from a famous figure in Greek mythology—can you guess which one?
What’s the actual scientific difference between the birds we call 'doves' and those we label 'pigeons'? The answer might surprise you.
If bird lovers are on your gifting list this year, look no further than these fun and useful ideas.
Pigeons aren’t known to be particularly talkative birds.
Here’s your introduction to this legendary, (maybe?) extinct avian—and a look-alike species that might be the source of all the rumors.
The loose flesh that hangs from a turkey’s neck isn’t the most attractive part of the bird—to humans, at least.
Scare crows may deter crows and blackbirds, but you'll have to make some modifications for them to really work.
Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.
From turtle mating to what really turns big cats on, animal sex can be a lot weirder (and funnier) than you probably expected.
The North American parrots vanished mysteriously in the early 20th century. Now scientists are closer to solving their disappearance.
Though fall is the time for spooky décor, those fake spider webs can turn into a truly scary situation for birds, bees, and other wildlife.
BirdCast tells you how many birds are flying overhead on a given night, which species are coming and going, and more.
A safari group in South Africa witnessed one bird’s epic failure to woo a female.
For at least 500 years—and maybe more—pigeon fanciers have bred wonderfully bizarre-looking pigeons.