With its fiery colours and trilling call that echoes through the bush, the crested barbet is a bold little bird that looks ...

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

Breeding birds can be seen at this time of year on both inland freshwater and coastal waters. Look out for Black-headed Gulls ...

The Michigan DNR is hosting free birding tours this spring to "premier" wetland locations where birders can see ducks, ...

A thrilling look at six of the most powerful and awe-inspiring birds that rule the skies over Africa with grace and precision ...

Did you know there is a wonderful place dedicated to all things hummingbirds called the Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History? It is a wonderful nature preserve in South Carolina that's not ...

KK: For birds, keeping their plumage clean isn’t about good looks or vanity—it’s essential to their health. Feathers are ...

A baby hummingbird might have a special way of warding off predators, which threaten tropical hummingbird species in infancy.

The Wood Duck marks the arrival of early spring, with the male’s vibrant plumage displaying iridescent purple-green hues.

Female White-necked Jacobin with male-like plumage on her nest incubating her eggs. Newly hatched White-necked Jacobin chick. Notice its dorsal fluffy down feathers. Newly hatched White-necked Jacobin ...

Newly hatched White-necked Jacobin chick. Notice its dorsal fluffy down feathers. Caterpillar of the family Megalopygidae, known for its hurticating hairs that can cause painful reactions when touched ...

Explore the differences between down and down alternative comforters to find the best fit for your needs. Learn about their ...