To know what a tropical bird is, you first have to know where the tropics are. The tropics form a band around the equator, bordered by the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in ...

The Guam kingfisher (Todiramphus cinnamominus), last seen in the wild in 1988, is making a comeback. Thanks to years of dedication and the steadfast efforts of the Sihek Recovery Program team, Guam ...

When Lynn Westcott works from her home in Snyder, New York, she likes to work in the living room.

Scientists know comparatively little about the breeding seasons of tropical birds. This point is underscored by a new study ...

A study shows that rainfall controls tropical bird breeding by triggering the growth of plants and insect populations.

BOULDER, Colo. — A rare tropical bird has been spotted in Colorado, drawing the attention of excited birdwatchers. An anhinga, also known as a "snake bird," has appeared in eastern Boulder County, ...

A mostly tropical bird was seen flitting around in Colorado, according to KUSA. While novel, its presence could be seen as an ill omen — or a freak occurrence. An anhinga was seen in Boulder County ...

Research teams studying bats and birds gather in Panama’s Soberanía National Park to celebrate the launch of a long-term census of bats designed to complement the bird census, which will celebrate its ...

Gouldian finches, endemic to northern Australia, are among the tropical birds that may be vulnerable to extreme heat. Darren Sutherland via Getty Images A recent study has found that extreme heat ...