For some birds, recognizing their own eggs can be a matter of life or death. In a new study, scientists have shown that many birds affected by the parasitic Common Cuckoo -- which lays its lethal ...

Research looks at the evolutionary pathways to differences in bird plumage patterns between males and females -- and concludes that birds are able to adapt their appearance with remarkable ease.

The world is filled with invisible geometry, from the patterns of Wi-Fi signals cloaking our nation’s capital to the indiscernible dark matter that makes up the bulk of our universe. Oftentimes, these ...

Larger-bodied migratory birds are reproducing less, while sedentary species of small-bodied birds tend to produce more offspring under similar conditions, according to an international study focused ...

Each year, FLAP lays out birds collected by volunteers in a bid to raise awareness about the dangers of bird/building collisions. FLAP Toronto has a problem with fatal collisions—accidents that claim ...

New research shows mountain birds move up and down slopes to save energy, find food, and avoid competition across seasons.