The Chicago Archaeopteryx features more soft tissue and delicate skeletal details than any known fossil of its kind, and ...

If you look up the definition of a nest you’ll find a lot of words, but mostly they describe a safe place in which to rest, ...

Colourful birds at greater risk from poachers, finds study - Researchers explored whether colour is associated with trade of ...

Scientists have known for some time now that tropical birds are falling in number. In general, the cause has been attributed ...

Significantly, the Chicago specimen is the first known Archaeopteryx fossil to preserve tertials — the flight feathers ...

Black grouse engage in a spectacular and noisy breeding courtship in spring which is both bizarre and entertaining to see.

These breathtaking animals are all naturally purple, a rare color found in wild fauna. Read about what makes them so special.

A new harrier biology study says these large daylight-hunting hawks have evolved an auditory system similar to owls ...

Residents in some communities are dealing with an unexpected crime wave: Avian vandals damaging their cars' mirrors and windshields.

A Chicago fossil of Archaeopteryx uncovers unknown features, supporting theories of bird evolution from dinosaurs and ...

The Egyptian Plover is one of the most unique and distinct birds, not just for its look and survival tactics, but also for ...

Flying dinosaur fossil with intact feathers reveals how first birds took flight - Researchers say set of never-before-seen ...