The migrating Vaux’s swifts, which normally roost by the thousands in the old chimney at Portland’s Chapman Elementary School ...

Alfred Hitchcock filmed "The Birds" in Bodega Bay, California. The town is also known for redwoods, wine and beach walks.

If cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata still have hornbills, it is because we have large, old trees. Foreign palms and ...

Pigeon describes a range of birds in the Columbidae family. What we call the common pigeon is actually called a rock dove.

Our newest contest category delivered a bounty of beautiful—and birdy—scenes for the judges to choose from. Here are some of ...

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could ...

Millions of birds are in the middle of their migrations through western Pennsylvania, and you can play a small part in ...

The concept, or perhaps conceit, of an author organizing a wealth of knowledge into a comprehensive explanation of world ...

Among the numerous amazing abilities of birds, there is one superhuman talent that is clearly their most striking trait: ...

This National Virginia Day, learn how Smithsonian scientists are using historic collections and current conservation ...

For those of us earthbound creatures more familiar with highways than flyways, the Atlantic flyway is a major north-south air ...

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could ...