Christian Cooper explains how birding can calm the mind, build connection, and offer a small but meaningful antidote to a ...

On a remote speck of land in the middle of the Pacific, a single seabird has quietly rewritten what scientists thought they knew about aging in the wild. At roughly 75 years old, the Laysan albatross ...

Created at a time when bird populations were declining drastically, experts say the once-yearly count is crucial, as the ...

Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most unique flora and fauna. And, up until about a thousand years ago, it was home to the world’s largest known bird species. Meet Madagascar’s legendary ...

The world’s longest-running bird census is underway in Michigan. For more than a century, bird enthusiasts across the Western ...

When the world slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects extended beyond humans. A recent study found that it ...

Birds, by design, tend to be small, light and streamlined. Yet there are some that push the boundaries of size. Here is the avian world’s best example of an ultra-heavyweight flyer. Birds of prey are ...

A 75-year-old bird has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge for the 2025/2026 nesting season. She is the oldest ...

A little over a year ago, Marcela Uhart was walking on the beach in Punta Delgada, Argentina. It was peak breeding session on this peninsula known for its rich marine wildlife. Usually, the salty ...

This tiny bird sculpture was created 40,000 years ago by early humans in Europe who carved the key animals in their lives. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Minnesota’s state bird is everywhere: There are loons on license plates and library cards, at lottery counters, and now even on the official state seal. Fireplace mantels across the state sport carved ...