Wild populations of the rare Maccoa duck, an African wetland species, have been dwindling for decades. There numbers are estimated at only 5,000 wild individuals. But the United Kingdom’s Chester Zoo ...

Congress of the Birds, the only specialized nonprofit to treat sick and injured birds in RI is nearing completion on a new ...

Rattlesnakes are some of the most unique yet feared animals in the world. They are famous for their iconic rattle on the end ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

Science News: Birds undertake remarkable migrations, utilizing a complex navigation system that combines familiar senses with extraordinary abilities. They rely on ...

The team is "here to stay," no matter what, lead researcher Keith Bowers said, amid federal funding changes for scientific ...

How did dinosaurs become birds—and what good is half a wing?

The 12-foot bird roamed the country for 4,000 years until they became extinct about 600 years ago, mainly because of ...

Crows are birds known for their intelligence, their adaptability, and their loud, harsh "caw." They're part of the same family as ravens, jays, magpies and nutcrackers.

World’s smallest birds is just one of several distinctions that hummingbird species claim. They’re the only birds that can hover in still air for 30 seconds or more.

Finch is a familiar last name to long-time NASCAR fans. James Finch owned long-time Xfinity team — and eventually Cup Series ...

While I was busy searching for the biographical chronicles of the famous children’s author, Robert “Robbie” Brough and Robert ...