In the avian world, birds showcase an ... All hornbill species have a unique structure called a casque on their bills. But, the rhinoceros hornbill boasts one of the most striking casques.

This small bird nests in unique underground burrows ... The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is found most typically in south-western India's dense rainforests, like the Western Ghats, where it is ...

Once abundant throughout southeastern Australia, the critically endangered plains-wanderer is now on the brink of extinction ...

Consider yourself an avid birdwatcher? Then you need to add this stunning country to your bucket list, as it's home to the ...

Birds are often celebrated for their stunning plumage and melodious songs, but the avian world holds another marvel that is ...

In the U.S. 42 species of birds have low and steeply declining populations that put them on the brink of disaster, scientists ...

Life as an animal most times relies more on speed than ... The ostrich, a land animal and also the largest flying bird in the world, is also the fastest animal. Although flight is not an option ...

Russia’s fleet of Tu-214Rs is very small—and shows no sign of increasing. But the bird’s advanced electronics and optical systems offer unique advantages to the Russian military.

U.S. bird populations are experiencing alarming declines due to factors such as habitat loss and climate change, according to ...

According to World ... most infectious disease outbreaks are a combination of things going wrong. However, H5N1 influenza is unique, and the reason why can be found in the nickname “bird flu ...

“If you take care of the birds,” says conservationist Thomas Lovejoy, “you take care of most of the big problems in the world ... Doesn’t a unique ability carry with it a unique ...