From extreme speeds to epic migrations, explore the incredible limits of what birds can achieve. Birds have pushed the ...

A familiar face at coastal parking lots and inland lakes across North America, this adaptable gull has mastered both city life and wilderness, snatching french fries or diving for fish with equal ...

A colossal nocturnal hunter with a wingspan nearly six feet across, this remarkable fish-owl plunges into icy rivers to catch salmon with its massive, featherless talons. Blakiston's Fish-Owl is one ...

This master architect weaves intricate nests from grass and palm fibres, creating hanging masterpieces that dot the African savannah landscape. The Southern Masked Weaver is a small, vibrant bird with ...

This stunning red and black goose migrates vast distances from Arctic Russia to wintering grounds in Eastern Europe, where flocks of up to 50,000 birds create spectacular displays against winter skies ...

Each year, billions of migratory birds switch between spring/summer breeding grounds and overwintering grounds, although their movements vary greatly between species and populations. Their journey may ...

Bird migration has captured our imagination throughout history, although a solid understanding of avian movements has remained elusive until relatively recently. Modern science and technology have ...

Each year, the arrival and departure of migratory birds herald the changing seasons and fill us with wonder for the natural world. Have you ever wondered about all the dangers they face en route ...

The last common ancestor of birds and mammals existed over 300 million years ago, so it’s not surprising that our brains look a little different. Unfortunately, some early scientific blunders led to ...

This tiny tree-tapper brings a burst of life to woodlands with its rapid drumming and acrobatic foraging skills. The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is a diminutive bird, measuring just 14-16 cm in length.

Like ourselves, birds need to sleep to rest, recover from their activities, and remove waste built up in the brain. The way they sleep is actually pretty similar to ourselves, although these ...

A stunning songbird found in tropical forests with its brilliant red plumage and jet-black wings, making it one of South America's most eye-catching inhabitants. The Crimson-backed Tanager is a ...