Penguins are some of the most charming birds on the planet, instantly recognizable by their tuxedo-like markings and humorous ...

For some social birds, raising their young or finding food is a group effort. Learn more about cooperative bird behavior.

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Just about every morning, I walk my dogs past Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta. By far the most numerous birds I encounter are vultures, both turkey and black. It is not unusual for me to see more than ...

But bird flu is on the rise in the U.S. again. The recent jump in cases might hike the price of your Thanksgiving, but it won’t make dinner unsafe. Cooking poultry to 165°F kills the virus. Plus, ...

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A new study shows that the "Five Great Forests" sustain billions of migratory birds, shaping spring across the Americas.

Making new friends has its challenges, even for birds. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that monk parakeets ...

Multiple lines of evidence suggest that pigeons sense magnetic fields by detecting electric currents in their inner ears.

The venerable turkey is a figure of bounty and it is tied to feasting as well as immortal spirits, writes Father.

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Birds understand many sounds around them, from mates to alarms, and this hidden skill may hint at how human language first ...