birds Archives

January 21, 2026 at 9:48 am

See A Beautiful Feather On The Ground? You Might Not Want To Pick It Up Or You Could Be Breaking The Law.

Just leave those feathers on the ground.

January 16, 2026 at 12:55 pm

Alex The Gray Parrot Helped Change How The World Thought Of Animal Intelligence

“You be good. I love you. See you tomorrow.”

December 31, 2025 at 12:55 pm

New Study Provides A Comprehensive Look At How Bird Behavior Is Affected By Total Solar Eclipses

“It’s crazy that you can turn off the Sun…”

December 26, 2025 at 12:55 pm

The Spix’s Macaw Is Extinct In The Wild And One Of The Most Endangered Species On The Planet, But A Recently Hatched Chick Gives Hope To Conservationists

This chick may help to save the species.

December 4, 2025 at 12:55 pm

Study Shows That Darker Bird Feathers Weigh More Than Lighter Ones, Which May Explain Why Most Migratory Birds Are Lighter In Color

Who knew color had a weight to it.

November 18, 2025 at 12:55 pm

Tossing Pufflings Is An Annual Life-Saving Tradition In Iceland, And It Is As Cute As It Is Fun According To Locals Who Participate In This Conservation Effort

Puffins are one of the cutest birds in the world.

October 18, 2025 at 1:55 pm

She Brought Her Pet Bird When She Moved In With Her Fiancé, But Then Her Fiancé Decided To Adopt A Cat

Close-up view of a flying sun conure bird

Adopting any pet without even checking in with your partner is a big problem.

October 11, 2025 at 12:15 am

Her Family Was Visiting So She Locked Her Birds In Her Room, But Their Kids Broke In And Got Bit

Maybe getting bitten will teach these kids a lesson.

September 20, 2025 at 9:48 am

The Kagus Bird Is Seriously Endangered, And If It Goes Extinct, Its Unique Genetic Nasal Skin Flaps Goes With It

This unique flightless bird, and its weird nose flaps, is making a comeback.

August 31, 2025 at 9:55 am

Hummingbirds Are The Only Bird That Can Fly Backwards And That Is Just One Of Many Things That Makes Them Unique

Hummingbirds are like a beautiful little whirlwind!

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See A Beautiful Feather On The Ground? You Might Not Want To Pick It Up Or You Could Be Breaking The Law.

Alex The Gray Parrot Helped Change How The World Thought Of Animal Intelligence

New Study Provides A Comprehensive Look At How Bird Behavior Is Affected By Total Solar Eclipses

The Spix’s Macaw Is Extinct In The Wild And One Of The Most Endangered Species On The Planet, But A Recently Hatched Chick Gives Hope To Conservationists

Study Shows That Darker Bird Feathers Weigh More Than Lighter Ones, Which May Explain Why Most Migratory Birds Are Lighter In Color

Tossing Pufflings Is An Annual Life-Saving Tradition In Iceland, And It Is As Cute As It Is Fun According To Locals Who Participate In This Conservation Effort

She Brought Her Pet Bird When She Moved In With Her Fiancé, But Then Her Fiancé Decided To Adopt A Cat

Her Family Was Visiting So She Locked Her Birds In Her Room, But Their Kids Broke In And Got Bit

The Kagus Bird Is Seriously Endangered, And If It Goes Extinct, Its Unique Genetic Nasal Skin Flaps Goes With It

Hummingbirds Are The Only Bird That Can Fly Backwards And That Is Just One Of Many Things That Makes Them Unique

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