Birds are some of nature’s most beautiful creatures and some of the smartest — but some of our feathered friends are also downright bizarre. From birds with faces only a mother could love to species ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder. Well, if ...
If you ever find yourself wandering through the forests of Peru, you’re likely to notice a unique and colorful bird called the Andean cock-of-the-rock. As you’ll see in this YouTube video, this unique ...
In the vast, arid landscapes of South Australia's northeast, on the lands of the Adnyamathanha and Wilyakali, a surprising discovery is changing our understanding of one of Australia's most endangered ...
As reported by CBS News, a golfer spotted the cuckoo in Riverhead, Long Island, in late October. This bird became one of just a handful of its species to have been observed in the lower 48 states. As ...
Some endangered species have been saved in the nick of time, right before extinction. And their populations are growing through breeding programs. The problem is many of these species don't have a ...
A "super rare" bird related to the robin has been spotted in Kent this month, with earlier sightings reported in January. One excited birdwatcher hailed the thrilling discovery as "a welcome mega to ...