The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI. Our analyses show that early juvenile crown birds have less integrated skulls than adult birds in terms of connectivity due to the ...

Birds largely rely on their sense of smell to navigate on their long migration routes. Indeed, the “third sense” has been shown to be a more important for them than orientation based on the sun and ...

Despite its small size—it could sit in the palm of your hand—the zebra finch is a remarkable learner. A songbird native to Australia, it’s renowned for its ability to pick up new songs. That talent ...

Early life experiences of zebra finches have a big effect on the construction of their first homes, according to a new study. Early life experiences of zebra finches have a big effect on the ...

Adult albatrosses on a remote island are being attacked and eaten by an aggressive invasive species — mice. Invasive mice have been wreaking havoc on the ecosystem of Marion Island — located about ...

Until recently, the song of most adult birds was thought to have become entirely independent of auditory feedback, perhaps being driven solely by a central pattern generator 4. However, it is now ...

If you live in a city or suburb, it can be hard to feel surrounded by nature. But next time you step outside, pause, look and listen — even in the most densely populated areas, birds are almost ...

GPS tracking of Caspian terns showed that male parents carry the main responsibility for leading young during their first migration from the Baltic Sea to Africa. Bird migration has fascinated human ...

A teen who spent weeks in an adult prison in Tennessee was released on bail on Wednesday, May 16, according to the Tennessean. Rosalyn “Bird” Holmes, 16, was held at a women’s prison, effectively in ...

Spotless starling chicks use a bright yellow oil to enhance the color of their mouth, which scientists verified by rubbing a cotton swab over the area. Juan José Soler Spotless starling chicks make ...

During their spring migration, billions of birds fly from their southern wintering habitats. After the spring breeding season ends and as fall and winter approach in the northern latitudes, they begin ...

Often mistaken for fruit of the name, kiwi is actually one of the world’s most unusual birds. This flightless, nocturnal and ...