Argentavis magnificens was so massive it should’ve stayed grounded. Yet, this giant prehistoric bird still ruled the skies of ...

The Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) is the smallest bird in the world by both length and weight, measuring only 5.5 cm (2 ...

Rare attacks helped brand the cassowary as deadly, but habitat loss and human activity now pose a far greater threat to the ...

Rare attacks helped brand the cassowary as deadly, but habitat loss and human activity now pose a far greater threat to the ...

VALLEY PARK, Mo. — A rare seasonal visitor to Missouri is recovering at the World Bird Sanctuary after being hit by a car. The World Bird Sanctuary says that a Northern saw-whet owl, one of the ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

Bird, butterfly and dragonfly numbers soar at flagship rewilding project - A 20-year ecological review at Knepp Estate in ...

He’s trying to ‘fill the holes’ of research on a peninsula better known for its beaches and marine life, and to help build a bridge to science for children.

A visit to the Falkland Islands, where the fearless seabirds navigate the rugged topography with tenacious spunk, shows the ...

Birdwatching is an ideal way to get outside into nature, which is good for your mental and physical health. Birds love the ...

When people talk about “the biggest spider,” they’re usually mixing two different records: the longest leg span and the ...