Still, there is the reassuring uplift of fairy tales like Hans Christian Andersen's duckling turned swan, with its metamorphosis from plain to princely. Bittersweet, these beautiful birds.

Discover the most stunning black-coloured birds from around the world, known for their beauty, elegance and mystery.

This small, rare bird has a distinctive black cap on its head and is found in forests. It’s a delightful and curious creature ...

It's the first time since 1957 that white mute swans have arrived in Lakeland by plane. That was the year Queen Elizabeth II gifted two swans to the city.

Birds come in all shapes and colours. Although, black-coloured birds are most commonly spotted, here is a list of the most ...

Ancient Egyptians celebrated the swan’s beauty, and the history of art is littered with pictures of ravishingly beautiful birds; even Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci had a go. Today the ...

A conservationist and adventurer dubbed the human swan for her adventures flying with the birds is planning to join vultures in mid air.

Hans Christian Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling portrays them as narrow-minded bullies, unable to appreciate the cygnet that will grow into a beautiful swan ... The Birds – on which Alfred ...