It's hard to find a more superb bird than the superb bird of paradise. Males have an elaborate courtship ritual during which they spread out their black cape until only a bright blue breast plate and ...

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing bird flu outbreak in the United States and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu, or H5N1, has been ...

The bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States since its founding almost 250 years ago. It appears on the Great Seal of the United States, the U.S. president's flag, the mace of the House of ...

Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a viral infection that can cause flu in birds and sometimes spread to mammals, including humans. Migrating waterfowl (wild ducks, geese, and storks) are ...

The "Peanuts" comic strip celebrated its 74th anniversary this year, having made its debut on Oct. 2, 1950. For the last seven-plus decades, the series has delighted audiences through various forms of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At one point in the not-too-distant past, winter’s lack of birds ...

Some 144 bird species had not been seen in at least a decade, but a project by conservation organizations proposes they all may still be hidden somewhere in the wild. Clockwise from top left: Santa ...

Buildings are one of the top bird killers in the United States, with more than a billion birds dying after a building crash each year. About 60% of birds brought to wildlife rehabilitators or ...

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you’ve probably seen a smart bird feeder or know someone who has one. They’re fairly recognizable from a distance with their clear housing, cameras, and solar panels, and perhaps a friend or family ...

Larry Bird met his wife, Dinah Mattingly, in college and the couple got married after reconnecting in 1989 Joe Scarnici/Getty Basketball legend Larry Bird took a second shot at love and scored big ...