Latest about Birds
Birds have been nesting in the Arctic Circle for almost 73 million years, newly discovered fossils reveal
A major collection of more than 50 bird fossils found in northern Alaska suggest some ancient ancestors of modern birds learned to either adapt to the harsh Arctic winter, or migrate south during the Mesozoic — the age of dinosaurs.
Do parrots actually understand what they're saying?
Parrots are prolific vocal learners. But do they actually understand the words they say?
Bird quiz: How much do you know about our feathered friends?
Don't duck out on our bird quiz! Do you have a bird brain or are you as sharp as a raptor?
Hoatzin: The strange 'stinkbird' born with clawed wings that appears to be an evolutionary 'orphan'
This weird blue-faced, red-eyed bird smells so bad predators won't eat it.
'Secrets of the Penguins' will take penguin observations 'to another level,' executive producer James Cameron
A three-part documentary on penguins' hidden lives will reveal a number of never-before-seen moments. Here's what executive producer James Cameron said about what to expect.
Dracula parrot: The goth bird whose piercing screams echo through New Guinea forests
Pesquet's parrot, also known as a Dracula parrot, resembles a vulture and has a distinct scream — but its favorite food is figs.
Great potoo: The 'tree stump' bird with a haunting growl and can see with its eyes closed
Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some communities believing the sounds to be children calling for lost parents.
Why don't all birds fly?
Why don't some birds, like penguins, ostriches and kiwis, take to the skies?
