Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates (vertebrates have backbones) and are the only animals with feathers. Although all birds have wings, a few species can't fly.

Mar 4, 2025 · Before descending to their nighttime roosts, the birds put on one of nature’s most spectacular displays.

Jan 2, 2026 · But scientists say these striking birds are misunderstood, and focusing on their potential to be aggressive overshadows how important they are to science, history, and ecosystems.

Jun 23, 2017 · From stretched wings to hidden beaks, see striking photographs of birds in their global habitats.

Jul 8, 2025 · Looking across the assortment of birds featured here, you’ll notice that each species is vastly different from the others, either in color, shape, or feather arrangement.

Apr 18, 2018 · The team expects to find more birds of paradise species in New Guinea's biodiverse forests, which are so isolated and remote that human development has not encroached greatly on …

Jun 5, 2025 · Some birds may become more aggressive because cities are rich in food sources—and so there’s strong competition to establish a foothold.

Owls, ospreys, and more! Every year, millions of flamingos come to Kenya's Lake Bogoria to feed. See what happens when this swarm pushes the lake to the breaking point.

May 5, 2025 · How do birds remain immune? Another enduring mystery is how the birds protect themselves from the deadly toxin they carry.

Mar 7, 2025 · Using an innovative approach that combined advanced technology, scientists developed a “robotic tutor,” a device capable of emitting the forgotten melody so that young birds could learn from it.