Born in the arctic tundra, snowy owls may travel through Western New York during the winter in search of food. A large, stately white bird with brown bars among the white feathers, this owl has ...

We usually think of seasonal changes in terms of the weather, what we eat, or the clothes we wear. But in nature, some ...

A major collection of more than 50 bird fossils found in northern Alaska suggest some ancient ancestors of modern birds ...

A scientific committee's decision to assess the snowy owl as threatened is yet another concerning sign of the changes shaping Canada's Arctic, two experts say.

While policies to shoot birds at airports arose from accidents like this, Smith responded with a different strategy. He ...

Discover the fascinating world of the five largest owl species across the globe, each boasting impressive size, powerful hunting abilities, and unique adaptations. From the elusive Great Gray Owl ...

Logan International Airport under snowfall – credit CC 2.5 Daniel Schwen (left) and a snowy owl – credit ... One mature female had her feathers burned off after landing on a snow melter.

Nature is full of colours. But, while some stand out for their plethora of colours, others are known for their lack of it.

Snowy owl has white feathers with spots. It’s hard to spot in snowy places. Photo Credit: Pexels White Bengal tiger has white fur with black stripes. Photo Credit: Pexels Belugas are white ...

It’s speculated that the owl’s “smiling” expression could be a cooling mechanism, evident from its panting motion. Snowy owls, adapted to cold, snowy habitats, have feathers designed to retain heat.

The Samarga trip had shown me what to focus on when looking for a fish owl—the type of forest, the silvery shimmer of a snagged feather within it, the scrape of a track in the snow by the river, or ...