Feathers are much more than just a bird’s outfit– they are engineering marvels that play a crucial role in flight, insulation ...

Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. Many can also run, jump, swim, and dive. Some, like penguins, have lost the ability to fly but retained their wings. Birds are found worldwide and ...

“For nearly 250 years, we called the bald eagle the national bird when it wasn’t,” said Jack Davis, co-chair of the National Bird Initiative for the National Eagle Center, in a news release. “But now ...

Arizona's state bird fends for itself against predators in the desert, making its home in prickly plants. Here's what to know ...

Past societies developed a range of weird and wonderful explanations for birds’ annual disappearance. Some thought they became barnacles, others that they hibernated in cliffs. As recently as ...

The Indian peafowl or peacock is a large and unique bird, often inhabiting deciduous forests across India. From their unique ...

Researchers have documented transmission of the bird flu virus in animals such as cats, pigs, dogs, foxes, weasels and seals. In view of the bird flu threat, several countries have banned the ...

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

A collection of KS1 Science videos showing some interesting facts about birds, reptiles and mammals. These clips can be used in the classroom to explore how these animals live, hunt and adapt in ...