What gives an Australian finch its brilliantly colored red, yellow or orange bill? A major new study has uncovered the ...

Photo by Katie Finch Fall colored maple leaves on the forest ... the more things I found that bring me joy in the outside world. I found myself nostalgically humming a tune from childhood ...

From vibrant feathers to eye-catching patterns, some birds display astonishing colors that seem almost surreal. These avian wonders are found across the globe, delighting birdwatchers and nature ...

New research reveals how parrots and finches develop their extraordinary colours – and shows that evolution is an ongoing ...

One of the rarest birds in the world, the Wilkins' bunting, is a yellow finch endemic to Nightingale Island in the British ...

This owl ranks among the largest and most powerful in the world and is the only known species to have ever killed a human. Adapted to hunt in dense forest habitats, this bird of prey is ...

The iconic Birds of Prey World Cup race finish venue at Beaver Creek received the new name to recognize the Arnold’s “transformative contribution to the non-profit in support of ski racing in the Vail ...

Here, we highlight the characteristics of the fastest birds in the world and the speeds at which they soar. This slate-grey bird migrates long distances to winter in Africa and Asia, reaching ...

Evergreen bird photographer Alan Murphy recently won gold in the best portrait category of the annual Bird Photographer of ...

The colorful pebbles had long been on store shelves ... where many are made, looks like a multicolor dream world fit for Willy Wonka. Melted gel — slightly different than the kind used in ...

And finally, the smallest bird in the world, at just 5.5 centimeters (2.2 inches) long, is the bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae). Weighing just up to 1.95 grams (0.07 ounces), these tiny borbs ...