Australian Antarctic Program scientists have used DNA technology to help identify threatened albatross, petrel and shearwater ...

A flamingo looks like a bird cooked up by an exuberant preschooler ... as well as aquatic vegetation. And the glorious feathers? They seem to exist purely for our delight, but in fact they ...

Learn what a house finch looks like and how to attract one. Find out facts about the house finch nest, eggs, range, habitat ...

Birds are fascinating creatures in different shapes, sizes, and colours. Some of these feathered beauties boast striking tails, making them a delight for birdwatchers. These African species have ...

Individual identification is important for both ... There are anecdotal reports of birds pulling feathers or damaging tissue over the injection site. This seems to be a rare occurrence; more ...

A large black and white bird. If you look closely you will see blues and purples when its feathers catch the light.

The genes that caused scales to become feathers in the early ancestors of birds have been found by US scientists. By expressing these genes in embryo alligator skin, the researchers caused the ...

Birds have feathers and a beak and lay hard-shelled eggs. Many birds are able to fly using their wings, but others such as ostriches are flightless and unable to fly. Some birds like penguins ...