A Chicago fossil of Archaeopteryx uncovers unknown features, supporting theories of bird evolution from dinosaurs and ...

Archaeopteryx is the fossil that clearly demonstrated Darwin's views. It's the oldest known fossil bird, and it helps show that all birds -- including the ones alive today -- emerged from dinosaurs.

Killdeer are probably the most recognizable shore birds in America. This is due in part to where they live. Rather than live on ocean beaches and salt marshes, they prefer ...