Avian influenza has swept through waterfowl flocks across the East End this month, killing hundreds of Canada geese and ducks, and sparking fears that the disease could decimate the region’s ...

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, ...

Paleontologists unearthed a new species of Spinosaurus in the Sahara Desert in Niger, a discovery that adds to the debate over whether the prehistoric creatures were fully or semi-aquatic ...

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

Communities across the state have been dealing with pervasive fowl for years. Honolulu has spent thousands of dollars ...

A flexible tongue, sensitive beak and teethlike cones in the mouth may have helped Archaeopteryx generate enough energy to fly.

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

Find out how the shape of a bird of prey’s wings will explain why they live where they live. Can you guess where a bird of prey hunts based on the shape of its wings? Major Funding by the Laura Moore ...

A snatch of song, a flash of movement, the twitch of a tail: Birds bring life and charm to the garden all year long, if you make it a welcoming place. “Some gardens are more bird-friendly than others, ...

The great tit (Parus major) is the picture-perfect garden bird. With its colorful feathers and melodic, two-note whistle, it is a beloved visitor to backyards across Europe. However, its “cute” ...

Birds of prey are carnivorous birds adapted for hunting. There are over 560 species, including hawks, owls, eagles, vultures and falcons, which can be found on every continent on the planet, except ...