A new study suggests that beak morphology in several urban bird species shifted rapidly during the COVID‑19 pandemic, likely ...

In the spring of 2020, when humans were largely hunkered down at home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, wild animals began behaving ...

Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size—from the straw-like beak of a hummingbird to the slicing, knife-like beak of an eagle. We have found, however, that this incredible diversity is ...

Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to help them find food. This is the first time this ...

Out in the wild, staying alive is not only about speed or raw strength. It is about using whatever nature hands you. For ...

The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to researchers. The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to ...

A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from... Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

A study offers the latest evidence of the problem-solving prowess of the clever birds. By Carolyn Wilke Rosy-faced lovebirds are charismatic, petite parrots. They also aren’t afraid to use their heads ...

The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to researchers. Using data on nest materials for nearly 6,000 species of birds, a team based at the University ...