The migrating Vaux’s swifts, which normally roost by the thousands in the old chimney at Portland’s Chapman Elementary School ...

Alfred Hitchcock filmed "The Birds" in Bodega Bay, California. The town is also known for redwoods, wine and beach walks.

Pigeon describes a range of birds in the Columbidae family. What we call the common pigeon is actually called a rock dove.

Our newest contest category delivered a bounty of beautiful—and birdy—scenes for the judges to choose from. Here are some of ...

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could ...

Millions of birds are in the middle of their migrations through western Pennsylvania, and you can play a small part in ...

The concept, or perhaps conceit, of an author organizing a wealth of knowledge into a comprehensive explanation of world ...

If birds mistake streetlights or house lights for stars, they can quickly become disoriented and migrate into the human ...

This National Virginia Day, learn how Smithsonian scientists are using historic collections and current conservation ...

“Look at the birds of the air,” I heard God say. “They neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly ...

Bird nesting box with built-in remote camera automatically detects and identifies garden guests on a flying visit ...

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could ...