To know what a tropical bird is, you first have to know where the tropics are. The tropics form a band around the equator, bordered by the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in ...

Birds are some of nature’s most beautiful creatures — but a few of our feathered friends are truly bizarre — like these 25 ...

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in coal mines during the 20th century to detect unsafe carbon monoxide levels ...

Most birds are known for their speed and agility, not their strength. But there are a few species that have both. Here’s the bird that rules the roost when it comes to measuring strength in flight.

BOULDER, Colo. — A rare tropical bird has been spotted in Colorado, drawing the attention of excited birdwatchers. An anhinga, also known as a "snake bird," has appeared in eastern Boulder County, ...