An unusual bird known to find temporary comfort in the gardens and trees of Houston-area neighborhoods is announcing itself with a distinctive call. The black-bellied whistling duck is typically about ...

In the depths of the Amazon rainforest, a strange song drew scientists to a new species of bird, the first of its kind identified in over 75 years. It’s cute and very relaxed, but unfortunately, it’s ...

Scientists listened to birds from around the world. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 10, 2025 1:33 PM EST Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Birds of prey typically fit into a common mold: they are ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.