Many types of birds — such as hummingbirds, peacocks and parrots — are vividly colorful, but birds-of-paradise are especially ...

Large birds -- our closest relations to dinosaurs -- are capable of technical innovation, by solving a physical task to gain access to food.

Large birds—our closest relations to dinosaurs—are capable of technical innovation, by solving a physical task to gain access to food. This is the first time scientists have been able to show that ...

A new study suggests that emus and rheas - and by extension, potentially animals like velociraptors - are anything but ...

Palaeognaths include emus and ostriches, and can reach 9 feet tall and weigh upwards of 300 pounds. They are more known for ...

Parrots are intelligent birds, capable of mimicking human speech. From Indian Ringneck Parakeets to African Grey Parrots, ...

Grey parrots are among the most intelligent birds on Earth. Their incredible memory, problem-solving skills, and mimicry make ...

Parrots are already known for their mimicry of transitive actions, such as grabbing an object. Because they are highly social ...

Birds-of-paradise have some of the most famous mating displays in the world, but there's more to their colorful rhythmic gymnastics than initially meets the human eye.

Parrots give their chicks unique vocal identifiers, almost like names, which stay with them for life—beyond just squawking, ...