Just like people stock up on groceries before a snowstorm, many birds store food ahead of time. During warmer months, they ...

Researchers and volunteers in Texas documented birds of different species preening one another. Experts say the behavior may be more common than documented.

Even though winter here on Staten Island can feel harsh, especially this year, it still provides these birds with the food ...

On the open savannas of East Africa, a flock of vulturine guinea fowl looks almost unreal. Bodies are patterned with crisp black and white lines. Chests and backs glow a deep, cobalt blue. Against the ...

More than 99% of birds can fly. But that still leaves many species that evolved to be flightless, including penguins, ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...

Birds have a behavior known as anting, where ants crawl all over them. While creepy, it's important for their health! Keep ...