Why Do Birds Migrate North in Spring? Flying north might seem daunting, but birds do it for good reasons. Species that journey to the tropics for winter must compete with year-round tropical residents ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Birds have an arsenal of senses they use to orient themselves — some we're familiar with, and ...

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...

A shape-shifting flock of thousands of starlings, called a murmuration, is amazing to see. As many as 750,000 birds join together in flight. The birds spread out and come together. The flock splits ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

A few weeks ago when I was out cycling with some friends, we saw a few birds who looked like they were sleeping. Someone asked me what they were doing, and I said they were resting or sleeping but I'd ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...