Hummingbirds are fascinating little birds found all over the Americas. They are known for their beautiful colors, aerial ...
Birds like godwits temporarily shrink parts of their body, which frees up space and energy, making them lighter and more ...
Millions of birds invisibly migrate through the night sky each autumn, most flying in near silence toward their wintering ...
Birds have an ability to fly through obstacles by shifting their shape in flight, which is difficult to reproduce in uncrewed ...
A young bird named B6 amazed the world by flying 13,560 kilometres from Alaska to Tasmania without stopping, setting a record ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...
Long before humans walked the Earth, the skies of South America were ruled by a colossal bird. Argentavis magnificens, one of ...
Migratory birds change how high they fly over deserts and seas. Wing shape, feather color, and heat all play a role in helping them survive.
About 150 million years ago, in a coastal lagoon in what is now southern Germany, the oldest known bird gobbled up food with a beak built for efficient eating. It’s finely tuned mouth anatomy, ...
ATLANTA — Take one morning this week to sit outside and enjoy your morning cup of coffee or tea. If you listen and reflect, you'll hear a chorus of songs. Some of those songs may be from year-round ...