These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered our continent.

Falcons are a genetically distinct group and are more closely related to parrots than the other birds of prey.

Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them ...

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. Many can also run, jump, swim, and dive. Some, like penguins, have lost the ability to fly but retained their wings. Birds are found worldwide and ...

To help you protect your feathered companion from infections, we explore seven facts about deworming birds. Pet birds including canaries, budgies, and parrots can become infected with parasites.

Past societies developed a range of weird and wonderful explanations for birds’ annual disappearance. Some thought they became barnacles, others that they hibernated in cliffs. As recently as ...