The cassowary looks like a relic from another geologic era – it’s as tall as a person, has glossy black feathers and piercing eyes, walks on two feet, can weigh up to 140 pounds, and has a large ...

An ongoing avian influenza outbreak in the US shows no signs of abating, as thousands of staff at the nation's leading health ...

Biologists previously believed modern birds had evolved 20 million years later than the new evidence suggests.

Division of Wildlife is conducting a statewide bald eagle nest census in 2025 and is requesting the public’s help to locate active eagle nests. Observers may report bald eagle nest locations ...

New research from Environment and Climate Change Canada shows local myotis species strongly prefer feeding at wetland areas ...

Bird call playback is a technique used to attract birds by playing recorded calls or songs, often employed by birdwatchers ...

It’s no secret that owls are a hot topic in the bird world. These birds of prey are fascinating, unique and rarely seen due to their nocturnal tendencies. Owls aren’t clamoring for a spot at feeders ...

Almost 400,000 plant species exist, and every one of them is threatened by organisms ranging in size from microscopic fungi ...

PITTSBURG — Amidst the sprawling landscape of Los Medanos College, a 2-acre gem thrives with life, rooted in its mission to ...

Parrots can use their beaks almost like a third hand. They have powerful, curved beaks that are perfect for cracking nuts, seeds, and even hard fruits. Parrots have varied diets, consisting of seeds, ...

Found in the forests of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Eastern Australia, birds of paradise are famous for flashy feathers ...

Department of Agriculture and public health specialists consider risk manageable as no other animal species infected here ...