A new study shows banned chemicals like DDT still contaminate many bird species, even in remote ocean regions far from people ...

High above the tree line, where steep cliffs meet a clear blue sky, a unique bird circles patiently with a specific purpose.

But all birds have high body temperatures. The chickadee’s best trick is to go into torpor every night, a brief form of hibernation that reduces their body temperature by 20 degrees, saving energy. In ...

The last two or three weeks of really cold weather and snow cover have limited my treks into my usual haunts in the Times News area. Add into that the fact that my favorite areas to find waterfowl, ...

The monkey-eating bird is the common nickname for the Pithecophaga jefferyi, better known as the Philippine eagle. The name came from early reports th.

Standing 3 feet tall with a wingspan over 6 feet, the Philippine eagle rules the rainforest skies. But why is this powerful ...

By the way, Ng confirms that bald eagle infatuation is very much an American enterprise. Folks in Canada and Mexico just see ...

Populations decreased even in the least disturbed regions, sparking concern about the broader effects of human activity and climate forces.

Coconut crabs are the largest land dwelling arthropods and possess powerful crushing claws Although often described as ...

Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) is in an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ). By law you must follow strict ...