Hummingbird migrations take place in spring and fall and those events are cause for excitement among many people. "They are the gateway drug to bird watching because they are incredibly charismatic," ...

Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them some of the most recognizable birds across North America. But behind that ...

As families and friends came together around a feast on Thursday, millions of these households had a turkey as their centerpiece. In many ways, Thanksgiving has become synonymous with turkeys. And so, ...

Bald eagles are powerful symbols of America—but there’s a whole lot more to these quirky birds. Obviously, adult bald eagles aren’t really bald, either—their heads have bright white plumage that ...

Here’s a look at avian flu. Avian influenza, also called avian flu or bird flu, is an illness that usually affects only birds. There are many different strains of avian flu: 16 H subtypes and 9 N ...

They are fast and dangerous but these birds of prey are also supremely weird. Here's 12 of the oddest hunters of the sky ...

Chimney swifts are very fast fliers and spend most of their lives in midair. They eat, drink and mate while flying, only stopping to raise young. They even take their baths in flight by dipping in a ...