Some bird species have developed the astonishing ability to sleep while flying. They do that by resting one half of their brain while keeping the other half alert to navigate and avoid obstacles.

Meet the Bird of Paradise, a tropical flower native to South Africa, known for its vibrant colours and striking bird-like appearance. Meet the Bird of Paradise, a tropical flower native to South ...

A giant flying squirrel—about the size of today's house cats—once soared through the skies over what is now Southern ...

Holding the record for the largest wingspan of any living bird, the wandering albatross is a master of oceanic flight. It can travel thousands of kilometres using wind currents, barely needing to ...

That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.

Flightless species of birds (such as ostriches, which are the largest living birds) tend to outsize any of the largest birds in the sky. Bigger sizes, while a liability in the air, can keep flightless ...

There are over 10,000 species of birds in the world. Some, like the bumblebee hummingbird, are very small. Others, like the ...

A little over a year ago, Marcela Uhart was walking on the beach in Punta Delgada, Argentina. It was peak breeding session on this peninsula known for its rich marine wildlife. Usually, the salty ...

Birds worldwide make strategic decisions about how they live based on their environmental conditions. Some live fast, die ...

Birds are among the most fascinating creatures on Earth, with nearly 10,000 species inhabiting various ecosystems. Birds have ...

Data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics confirms that flying is the safest mode of transportation in the U.S. The aviation industry prioritizes safety through rigorous investigations ...