Prairie dogs are the Paul Reveres of the Great Plains: They bark to alert neighbors to the presence of predators, with separate calls for dangers coming by land or by air.

The endangered kakapo is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Its population is growing, but its parasites have dwindled.

It’s a time of plenty for native Red-crowned parrots, a virtual parrot paradise for the raucous birds feasting on bountiful ...

New fossil evidence reveals that an ancient caiman may have preyed on the mighty terror bird, offering rare insight into ...

One of the ­oldest forms of hunting, falconry has evolved into a modern sport with a thousand variations. For this bird ...

Many species of songbirds have evolved to have strikingly colorful plumage, aiding them in catching the eye of mates, ...

A tiny, overlooked wrist bone called the pisiform may have played a pivotal role in bird flight and it turns out it evolved ...

Almost 50 years It was thought that this animal was extinct in New Zealand: the last sighting on mainland of the Kiwi ...

An optical illusion showed a bird camouflaged in tree bark, leaving viewers puzzled as they struggled to spot it.

Trees are invading the open, grassy habitat of the endangered golden-shouldered parrot – giving predators cover to lie in ...

Nature showcases its artistry through vibrant birds, untouched by filters. From the keel-billed toucan's rainbow beak to the ...

Many bird species undertake incredible migrations, but some, like the Arctic Tern and Sooty Shearwater, travel distances ...