Birds

The 30,000-year-old remains display microscopic details of animal tissue, including eyelids and perfectly preserved feathers, say scientists

Bearded vultures, also known as lammergeiers, turn their feathers red on purpose - experts have several theories why.

In the 1970s, the bald eagle was on the verge of extinction. Thanks in part to the pioneering work of one young biologist, this magnificent bird has made a spectacular comeback.

Every year, thousands of eagles, falcons and kestrels soar past this great mountain ridge in Pennsylvania – here's the story of how it became the world’s first raptor sanctuary.

In a "recipe for extinction", the creature dumps their DayGlo eggs on the jungle floor and leaves them.

Is it true that penguins exchange stones as marriage proposals? Stuart Blackman investigates the popular belief.

For the first time, a study has found that birds of paradise are biofluorescent – a skill they likely use for unique mating rituals.

Thought to be locally extinct, the Galápagos rail has been spotted by researchers on the volcanic island of Floreana.

'For the female of the species is more deadly than the male' – here are our top 11 deadliest females that prove just that.

How do cranes stand in icy water without freezing?

On paper a birder might sound like a great date, with a love of the natural world, but don't be deceived, says Dixe Wills, as all might not be as it seems...

There's been a lot of chatter about pelicans and their spinal cords online – and even though it's not the case, the truth is just as fascinating

We take a look at one of the world's most majestic birds, the bald eagle

The baffling but cute endangered bird is often thought of as an honorary mammal due to its unique characteristics.

Ostriches and emus are both large, flightless birds with slightly comedic reputations – but what's the difference between these two species? Stuart Blackman takes a look

A coot's feet are perfectly designed to cope with a life on both dry land and water, says Stuart Blackman

In celebration of Penguin Awareness Day, fieldwork assistant Natacha Planque offers an insight into the dramatic life of a penguin researcher in the Antarctic wilderness.

It may sound like something out of a horror movie, but it's all part of a scientific experiment to understand more about the ingenious survival behaviour of birds.

The world's smallest raptor is by no means the least deadly, despite weighing less than your average tennis ball. Here we introduce the elf owl, the smallest owl in the world