A new fossil of archaeopteryx, the iconic Jurassic-era species, has been revealed, offering fresh insights into the early ...

Most modern birds solved this issue by evolving shorter appendages to accompany their tertial feathers. But even though Archaeopteryx possessed those long arm bones, it also had proportionately sized ...

which lets us fully appreciate the anatomy of this early bird," said Navalón. "Modern birds have some of the most advanced cognitive capabilities in the animal kingdom, comparable only with ...

Previously, avian anatomy research has said these feathers play no role in flight. The lab’s research, however, showed their impact on flight. “Can we actually implement it on an airplane in flight?” ...

While found in a variety of bird species, they most commonly occur in gulls, terns, shorebirds and other waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and swans, Becker said. This is not to say that wild birds ...

A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...

Researchers took inspiration from avian anatomy to design this drone, equipped with lightweight, bird-like legs that allow it to walk, hop and even leap into the air and take flight. Read the ...