Birds
Night mission in India leads scientists to one of the rarest songs on Earth
Birdwatchers have rediscovered the big-eyed, long-legged Jerdon’s courser in south-east India, putting it back on the list of critically endangered birds.
I went to a remote village in the shadow of the Himalayas to find the world’s tallest flying bird
The tallest flying bird in the world owes its survival to a special relationship with small farmers in the most populated part of India
Meet the birds visiting the UK for autumn and winter
Migrating birds are arriving in the British Isles this autumn – find out which species and how to see them
Watch this adorable baby owl make a dramatic leap for survival
When it’s time to leave the nest, these baby owls take their first steps with sweet – if not wholly successful – results
10 deadliest birds on the planet: From slashing humans with razor sharp talons to kicking prey to death, discover the world's savagest, most brutal avian killers
Are these the world's most dangerous birds?
There's a bird in Africa that kills nestlings and then throws them out of trees – and researchers have no idea why
Sociable weavers have been observed killing unrelated birds before tossing them out of their huge nests. Scientists are trying to figure out what's going on.
“They produce 7 tonnes of guano – nightly”: Romans in biohazard suits are facing a relentless rain of oily poop. Here’s what’s going on
Millions of starlings descend upon Rome every year, creating spectacular murmurations – and a mess
LRPs, PG Tips and Jizz: Cracking the secret language of birders
You’re sitting in a hide and overhear other birders talking. The conversation ranges from ‘LRPs’ and ‘roosting Leos’ and you scratch your chin as you try to decipher their code – welcome to the world of birding jargon.
272 mysterious plains-wanderers found in Australian desert. Here's why the discovery is so incredible
Researchers discovered the hidden population of elusive animals in an unexpected shrubland area in South Australia.
What is the most intelligent bird?
How do we really know these birds are intelligent?
When researchers strapped tiny cameras to 15 ocean birds in Japan, they made an unexpected discovery
New research has revealed that streaked shearwaters poop mid-flight every 4-10 minutes, potentially delivering vital nutrients to marine life far from shore.
131 feral cats removed from remote Japanese islands – then something exceptional happens
Since the trapping and removal of cats from Japan's Ogasawara Islands, a native animal has recovered from the brink of extinction.
Scientists amazed to discover birds 'speak' in code – and it's the same one humans use
Birds talk just like us scientists find
Why are flamingos pink?
Tropical birds filmed catching flying fish mid-air for first time ever
When researchers fitted tiny cameras to the backs of two red-footed boobies, they got an intimate view of exactly how these acrobatic seabirds hunt.
Serpent eagles fight off toxic invasion on Japanese island in fascinating way - new study
Crested serpent eagles have evolved toxin resistance to invasive cane toads, say researchers.
Is it a tutu on stilts? With its fabulous pink plumage, beautiful long legs and elegant neck this bird is the supermodel of the avian world
Instantly recognisable, learn about the flamboyant flamingo in our expert guide, including how to identify each species, diet and best places to see flamingoes in the wild.
Welcome to Sabah: South-East Asia’s birding paradise
Discover world-class birdwatching in the rainforests and islands of northern Borneo, Malaysia
It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
It weighs the same as a cat, looks like it's covered with moss and prefers hiking and climbing to flying – meet one of the world's weirdest birds
All you need to know about one of the world's strangest birds
Tiny golden birds are flooding into Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Here’s why
Warmer temperatures are leading these irrepressible golden-hued birds to expand their range in the USA.
At 3.6 metres tall, this prehistoric giant is Earth's tallest bird ever. Now 600 years after its extinction scientists are trying to bring it back... Will they succeed?
Biosciences company Colossal plans to create animals resembling the giant flightless birds using DNA technology.
How to help your garden wildlife in a heatwave: don't let them suffer in silence
As temperatures soar and we revel in the summer sunshine once again, our local wildlife could be struggling to cope! Find out how you can help them through the heatwave.
This honking ‘satanic turkey’ has a unicorn-like horn, hollow bones and rustles like bubble wrap
The 'air jousting' avian is famed for its loud calls akin to a rubber foot pump with hiccups
