Millions of birds invisibly migrate through the night sky each autumn, most flying in near silence toward their wintering grounds. Now, scientists have developed a way to see and identify many of ...

Trees planted to protect farmland from wind may not be the biodiversity boost many assume. In Japan’s wetland farming landscapes, shelterbelts benefited some birds but sharply reduced grassland and ...

Have you ever seen a bird sleeping on a thin tree branch and wondered why it does not fall? While humans may lose their grip when their muscles relax during sleep, many birds can remain safely perched ...