Cometh winter and we have a seasonal epidemic of a human subspecies who identify themselves as “birdwatchers”. Birdwatchers think that they all are birds of a feather, but they are not. They have many ...

The author gives a general description of the plumage of the male, female and nestling, and then refers also to the plumage of individual birds which do not agree with the general description.

Mr. J. C. Harrison's delicate and masterly delineation of birds also finds a place in this volume. His plates (81 and 82) showing the adult males and females of British ducks in flight are delightful.

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 ...

Learn more about the natural world with three incredible bird ... Read more in Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Bird Nests and Eggs, which is available from Smithsonian Books.

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 ...

We put the natural world under a microscope and answer ... of nests and eggs and author of the Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Bird Nests and Eggs. The cup-shaped structure is, put simply ...

Jessica Mann's new book is a riveting read for everyone who wants to know what birds are thinking and feeling from their ...

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 ...

However, the authenticity of the so-called tridactyl mummies has been widely disputed by the scientific community.

If Halloween had a fashion handbook, the party scene from the 2004 classic “Mean ... observation Lindsay Lohan’s ...

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 ...