The gyrfalcon is the biggest falcon on Earth. This bird of prey lifts up to 5 lbs. That number might seem significantly less ...

A few weeks in August and September are very special in Vestmannaeyjar, as everyone is involved in the annual Puffling Patrol ...

Rob Goldberg recently traveled to the Acoustic Alaska guitar camp, which has been happening for 22 years in Wasilla. He said ...

These majestic birds of prey can reach incredible speeds to catch their quarry. The largest of all falcon species, the gyrfalcon is a formidable hunter with high-speed pursuit skills. Capable of ...

Doka Nason / American Bird Conservancy Nearly 12,000 species of birds exist in the wild, and every day, humans document their sightings of the animals. But a handful of avian species haven’t ...

Scientists are on the hunt for over 120 species of birds that may—or may not—be extinct, and they want your help to find them. The ubiquity of smartphones has led to surge in data for birders ...

Some 144 bird species had not been seen in at least a decade, but a project by conservation organizations proposes they all may still be hidden somewhere in the wild. Clockwise from top left ...

Bird mites are pests that live on the skin of some birds. If they find their way into your home, they may bite you. This can cause red marks, inflammation, and itching. There are many different ...

But the birds — known for their distinctive black-and-iridescent green plumage, bald red head and long curved beak — don’t instinctively know which direction to fly to migrate without the ...

Sep. 18, 2024 — Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to new research. Using miniaturized loggers ...

Amid the rush down the slopes, we can connect with the environment more deeply. Birds have adapted to thrive in harsh conditions above the tree line and on the sides of your favorite groomer runs.