Birds - Page 54

August 19, 2016

California wildfires: Experts weigh wildlife impact

As authorities in California battle devastating wildfires across the state, experts are weighing the infernos’ effects on wildlife.

August 16, 2016

Wildlife photographer rescues a drowning eagle, for the second time

Polish wildlife photographer Krzysztof Chomicz often photographs white-tailed eagles, but he has also rescued them. The latest rescue of a young bird trapped in muddy swamp was captured by a camera drone.

July 28, 2016

Cute debut: First fairy penguin chick born at Bronx Zoo

A new baby penguin has joined the animals on display at the Bronx Zoo, and it’s adorable.

July 18, 2016

Angry birds? Cities, not pigs, linked with avian aggression

Male song sparrows were more likely to be more aggressive than rural birds, a new study shows.

June 30, 2016

Mummified, 99-million-year-old wings caught in amber

About 99 million years ago, a hummingbird-size bird got stuck in a glob of tree resin and eventually died, leaving its feathers to mummify in what became a lump of amber, a new study finds.

June 27, 2016

Surprising DNA test result leads to bird discovery

The two types of brown birds look like birds of a feather. But their genomes tell a different story.

June 10, 2016

Students grow chickens outside of their eggshells

Plastic wrap and a plastic cup have taken the place of an egg in new research that reports that chickens can be grown outside of their eggshells.

June 8, 2016

Incredible photos show injured owl hugging the man who took care of her

Heartwarming pictures show an injured and sick owl hugging the man who helped nurse her back to health.

May 23, 2016

Can you think of a good name for this cute albatross chick?

Officials at New Zealand's Department of Conservation are holding a competition to name an albatross webcam star.

May 2, 2016

Take a gander: Audubon Society's Christmas bird count underway

The National Audubon Society's 116th annual Christmas Bird Count has begun, which means it's the perfect time to unleash your inner birder and take a gander at migratory bird species as they fly south for the winter