In “The Return of the Oystercatcher,” Scott Weidensaul examines bird conservation successes as some populations rebound.

Birds sing the most about an hour before dawn, when the air is at its stillest. Theoretically, this enables sounds to travel ...

Have you ever wondered how birds can stay warm in the cold winter months? Common redpolls are a great example. These energetic foragers weigh less than 15 grams and can survive temperatures that ...

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 ...

Want birds to use your birdhouse? Learn which species move in, when to put boxes up, and how to make them more inviting.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There’s an important concept in evolutionary biology called ...

From brightly colored birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia's native animals are a sight to behold. The island ...