Each year, birds set out on their annual spring migration, traveling to their summer feeding grounds. This time of year is when local birds that went south for the winter return, or when birds ...

Bird flu outbreaks have forced tens of millions of chickens to be culled across nine states over the past year as more hotspots continue to emerge. So far, the Department of Agriculture has ...

As the H5N1 bird flu virus mutates and rapidly spreads through American cattle herds — a first for the U.S. — doctors and veterinarians are fearful that if the virus is left unchecked ...

Bird flu has been circling the globe for decades. So the discovery in 2024 that the deadly pathogen had jumped from a wild bird to a cow came as a shock to virus watchers. Now, in just over a year ...

Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size - from the straw-like beak of a hummingbird to the slicing, knife-like beak of an eagle. We have found, however, that this incredible diversity is ...

The 2025 edition of the Great Backyard Bird Count soared to record participation and number of species documented, according to organizers. Highlights of this year's event included 8,078 bird ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Sihek bird, an endangered animal who recently returned to the wild, has laid eggs on their new home at Palmyra Atoll, an island in the Pacific. The eggs laid mark the ...

A bird lover has walked 53 miles dressed in a homemade costume to raise awareness for one of Great Britain’s most iconic and threatened birds. Matt Trevelyan, 46, walked the distance dressed as ...

Critics argue that the cuts will hamper the FDA's ability to respond to animal disease outbreaks, including bird flu, and protect public health. The Trump administration has fired Food and Drug ...

A bird’s beak colour can change due to various factors like age, diet, hormones, or seasonal changes. For example, some birds develop brighter beaks during mating season to attract partners.

"If you go to a grassland in the Chicago area—if it's big enough—you're going to see those birds," said Chicago Bird Alliance President Judy Pollock. "The whole area used to look like that ...

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...