A single gene in the shorebird species known as ruffs controls the levels of testosterone in males, and this in turn affects ...

"Flight Lessons is a full, rich story—the heroine’s journey—that takes us into the world of urban birds," writes Gene Kahane.

This Central American gem is abounding in rugged terrain and rainforests. It’s the ultimate postcard destination with ...

Kansas Citians of a certain age will remember the Peppercorn Duck Club inside the former Hyatt Regency Crown Center, now the ...

Young Pennsylvania German women used show towels to display their handiness with a needle in order to entice prospective ...

Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...

Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

The strain had previously been found only in birds and people. Most bird flu infections in dairy cattle in the US have been the B3.13 variant, or what’s become known as the “cattle clade.” ...

The UK has been declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) - and bird "gatherings" have been banned in England and Wales in response to rising cases of bird flu. Strains of the virus have ...

Having a pet go missing is devastating. Now, a popular company that helps recover lost cats and dogs has suddenly disappeared ...

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest weeks of the year for local floral shops, but the work begins long before February.