Few animals attract attention quite like birds. Some impress through remarkable migrations or unusual behaviour, while others ...

Most bird watchers and scientists say that there are roughly 9,000 to 10,000 species of birds. One of the main ways to identify them is physical appearance and once you start looking closer, it ...

Did you know crows can recognize human faces and teach their babies who to avoid? Now imagine seeing one that's completely ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The IUCN Red List, which assesses the extinction risk of ...

"The tough bits are then regurgitated within a ball of feathers." ...

A rare feather from an extinct New Zealand bird set a record at auction after selling for $46,521 NZD ($28,400 USD), the Webb's auction house announced Monday. The huia bird, of the wattlebird family, ...

Blue tits all look nearly identical to the human eye, yet they spot parasite-ridden partners instantly. The secret lives ...

India is well-known for its rich biodiversity and is home to various unique birds. However, few among them can match the ...