Thorn forest once blanketed the Rio Grande Valley. Restoring even a little of it could help the region cope with the impacts ...

A childhood run-in with a parrot or a pigeon swooping a bit too close can leave a lasting fear. For some, these encounters ...

Amidst a comeback for the red-cockaded woodpecker — the South’s not-always-welcome neighbor — a new legal status and ...

By installing the right features in your yard, you can create an inviting home for these birds that, in turn, will keep your ...

Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence ...

South Florida nature lovers offer tips on where to see the most colorful and diverse assortment of birds and other wildlife ...

As dreary winter weather loses its grip and spring makes its appearance, these are the birds you're likely to see (and hear) ...

Some of the most colorful parts of the English language are the many beloved sayings and popular adages that have emerged ...

A highly pathogenic version of avian influenza virus, commonly referred to as bird flu, was detected in wild birds in the ...

A few weeks ago, along a ridge somewhere north of the South African city of Pretoria, Sacha Dench returned to the skies once more. The Dartmoor-based conservationist, nicknamed the “Human Swan” for ...

Fossils of alvarezsaurid dinosaurs show bird-like air sacs in their bones. Scans revealed hollow spaces connected to their ...

Warmer days often bring a renewed interest in nature. The excitement of seeing a hummingbird in your yard can brighten any ...