The eastern bluebird, a native species to Connecticut known for its vivid blue feathers and orange underbelly, was nearly driven out of the state before making a conservation comeback over the last ...

About The Bluebird: Usually shortened to "bluebird," Eastern bluebirds are in the South year-round and bring a welcoming pop ...

Our nation’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, using quill pens made from the flight feathers of geese and swans. The use of feathers to sign a proclamation for a new ...

The notion of owls as wise birds has its roots in Ancient Greece and mythology. "Owls have enthralled humanity for centuries, earning a reputation for wisdom that persists into modern society," said ...

Birthdays of a feather flock together.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The bald eagle is associated with America as a national symbol — as American as apple pie — but it’s never been official.

The bald eagle is out of the woods but other birds of prey are in trouble. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. An icon of ...

The bald eagle, an historic symbol of the nation for more than 200 years, made a soaring comeback from near extinction, and now, finally, has been officially named America's national bird. President ...

Images of oil-covered birds are among the most vivid symbols of the wildlife damage wrought by the Deepwater Horizon spill. The brown pelican, which graces the Louisiana state flag and was just ...