A Chicago fossil of Archaeopteryx uncovers unknown features, supporting theories of bird evolution from dinosaurs and highlighting its unique flight adaptations.

These five beautiful birds found in the tropical rainforest boast a striking appearance and play a significant role in ...

A new analysis of a pigeon-sized Archaeopteryx fossil in the collection of the Field Museum in Chicago is revealing an array ...

CT scans, UV light, and careful prep work uncovered feathers that may have given the ancient dinosaur liftoff.

The photographed creature appears to be male, as females of the species are smaller and less colorful. Residents in disbelief ...

Goetze: Our region’s woodpeckers may be praised for some things while also maligned for perceived or actual damage caused.

Driven by the prospect of attracting a mate and breeding, birds perform an extraordinary range of displays in spring. Sarah ...

There is a remarkable-looking songbird that I occasionally encounter in the Mountains, and they have an unforgettable ...

The Hamburg chicken is a popular breed of domestic chicken that is known for its unique appearance and personality. These ...

May is one of my favorite months of the year. Trees are flowering and the catkins are on the poplars. Birds are singing and ...

Against this forbidding backdrop, American painter Winslow Homer (1836–1910) introduces us to a fox treading through the ...

Imagine meeting a bird that seems to wave at you with its tail—just like a polite greeting! The Willie Wagtail is a unique bird that moves its tail from side to side like a fan, almost as if it were ...