Birds Facts

Owl pellets are small, round or oval bundles of fur, feathers, bones, teeth, and insect shells that owls cough up. They may look like poop…

Every few years, social media erupts with viral images of a bizarre creature: an owl with no feathers, its thin body and huge eyes giving…

The Galápagos Islands are known around the world for their extraordinary wildlife and their key role in helping Charles Darwin develop his theory of evolution….

Avian flu, also called bird flu, has had a big impact on South Africa’s ostrich industry, which is one of the largest in the world….

Every year in New York City, a stunning light show called the Tribute in Light honors the victims of the 9/11 attacks. But alongside its…

Birds have a fascinating way of sensing the world, and recent scientific research has revealed something truly amazing about their brains. It turns out birds…

Wilson’s Warbler is a small, lively songbird that has captured the interest of bird watchers across North America. Named after Alexander Wilson, the father of…

Insect-eating birds play a surprisingly big role in protecting coffee plantations in Costa Rica, showing how nature’s tiny helpers can support farmers and ecosystems. A…

Screech Owls are fascinating birds that have captured the attention of many people, not just wildlife enthusiasts but also pop culture fans. Over the past…

The Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a fascinating and elusive bird native to the riparian woodlands of the western United States. In recent years, it has…

Woodpeckers, nature’s persistent excavators, are far more than noisy backyard pests. From the pristine fairways of major golf tournaments to the charred wilderness of national…

Adélie Penguins are small, black-and-white seabirds living on the icy continent of Antarctica. They are famous for their large, noisy colonies, where thousands gather to…