A severe storm in Minnesota did irreparable damage to many homes — including the lodgings of a family of woodpeckers. But in a bit of good news, community service officers and animal care staff were ...

A 28-year-old macaw from Oklahoma has gone viral on TikTok for an unusual behavior that has melted hearts among online users. In a viral clip shared on Friday by the bird's owner, under the username ...

For the first time in its history, the Houston Zoo has successfully hatched a boat-billed heron—a nocturnal wading bird known for its wide, flat bill that resembles the hull of a boat. Born on Aug. 23 ...

WHILE FISHES AND AQUARIUMS... absolutely do go hand-in-hand — or fin-in-hand, if you prefer — so many of our great ocean institutions devotedly care for, and support the conservation of, a bevy of ...

A new study shows how everyday waste – like ropes and plastic bags – is silently killing baby birds, not just in the oceans, but on land too. Researchers spent four years tracking white storks in ...

Birds often nest in dryer vents for warmth and shelter, especially in spring. A blocked vent is a fire hazard—stop using the dryer and call a professional for help. Prevent future issues with a metal ...

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Slow-motion footage of baby birds helps scientists uncover how their ancestors took to the skies. Birds today make flight look effortless, but its evolution was complex. Scientists are still trying to ...

Piping Plovers raise their tiny chicks on a crowded beach in this charming documentary. The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay is a captivating documentary that follows a pair of courageous Piping ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.

Bird Sightings: Baby Birds 08/01/2025 | by George Ho Canada Goose goslings are guarded by their parents. In the avian world, spring and summer months are filled with newborn birds. Male birds wear ...