By February, the earliest birds return to higher latitudes to nest and reproduce. The movements of anatidae – that is, ducks, geese, and swans – are studied particularly closely in France.

Ducks are waterfowl birds found in freshwater and marine environments worldwide. They belong to the family Anatidae, which also includes swans and geese. Ducks have a varied diet, feeding on aquatic ...

While blue birds may not actually be harbingers of happiness, birds of this hue do present a beautiful spectacle. Continue reading to discover five different types of birds that are blue. 1.

The amazing thing about filming penguins in the wild, “Secrets of the Penguins” cinematographer Bertie Gregory tells Variety, is that since the big birds don’t have land-based predators ...

All birds fly high in the sky, soaring to new heights in search of a home and food. However, while some are always visible to us-- like pigeons and crows-- others do not even catch the human eye ...

Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size - from the straw-like beak of a hummingbird to the slicing, knife-like beak of an eagle. We have found, however, that this incredible diversity is ...

The first wild eggs of an endangered bird have been laid for the first time in almost four decades, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden helped to play a role!The zoo says Sihek, an ...

A bird’s beak colour can change due to various factors like age, diet, hormones, or seasonal changes. For example, some birds develop brighter beaks during mating season to attract partners.

The 2025 edition of the Great Backyard Bird Count soared to record participation and number of species documented, according to organizers. Highlights of this year's event included 8,078 bird ...

As the H5N1 bird flu virus mutates and rapidly spreads through American cattle herds — a first for the U.S. — doctors and veterinarians are fearful that if the virus is left unchecked ...

Experts say it's generally safe to use bird feeders this spring despite the prevalence of avian influenza, particularly if feeders are kept clean and users don't have backyard poultry. If unusual ...