Ten thousand years ago, mastodons vanished from South America. With them, an ecologically vital function also disappeared: ...

There are thousands of species of birds, and many of their names are well-known to us—blue jay, robin, and mallard, to name ...

Old Miami photos capture dramatic shifts in the city's identity. Storied landmarks like the Americana and Dupont Plaza once defined the hotel scene, showing off grand lobbies and classic architecture ...

New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most toxic birds. Why they contain poison, and how they withstand it is still a source of scientific mystery. The variable pitohui, a poisonous bird ...

Today's featured artist is Pharoah Sanders from the USA with the song “Morning Prayer” off his 1971 album “Thembi”.

Flamingos, pelicans, herons and parrots are just a few of the wild birds that call Miami home. But now, the roosters, hens ...

As spring begins, so does a fresh song at daybreak, unique to the season. Just before the sun rises, birds start singing their melodies, creating a chirpy symphony. “It's the epitome of spring ...

HAVANA - Cuba`s foreign ministry said on Friday it had issued a verbal warning to the top U.S. diplomat in Havana complaining of behavior it called "intervenionist," the latest escalation as ...

SAN FRANCISCO – In the classic film “The Birds,’’ flocks of crows and other species suddenly and viciously attack people for no apparent reason. Now another Bay Area-based mystery has ...

It's fledgling season and the perfect time to get out and bird watch! Karen DeWitz, author of, Look at That Bird, shared some fun facts about baby birds and what to look for! For more information ...

Migratory bird season peaks in Michigan in May. Dairy and poultry farmers worry that the birds could bring H5N1 avian influenza with them to Michigan and infect their flocks and herds. Scientists ...