When a bird isn’t flying, it folds its wings neatly and tucks them against its body, out of the way. What’s more, when the wings are closed, the feathers that are most important for flight are ...

Birds from all over the world flock to shores, bays, and estuaries, but not for the same reasons people do. But some species can be found along coastlines more than others. These species depend on the ...

Have you ever heard of the smelly bird that has claws on its wings? Yes, such an animal does exist—and it’s called the ...

Discover the world's most amazing flightless birds—like ostriches, penguins, and emus. Learn why they can't fly and how they've adapted to thrive on land and in water.

Why it's awesome: The hoatzin is often regarded as one of the world's strangest birds. Hatchlings are born with clawed wings — a rare, prehistoric trait — and adults give off a strong ...

Toby, a female Red-Tailed Hawk, perches on a branch at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Kalamazoo County on Monday, April 15, 2024. Toby dislocated her right wing in 2009 and was found on the ...

Bird wings and legs evolve independently, while bat wing and leg proportions are integrated. Credit: Nature Ecology & Evolution (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41559-024-02572-9 ...