A reader recently asked, “Why are there fewer birds in my yard than there were a few years ago?” There are many reason why there are fewer birds which needs a column all its own. The key is ...

The U.S. Postal Service released its 2026 Love Forever stamps on January 13 featuring four stylized bird scenes with hearts, illustrated by James Yang and inspired by midcentury and Japanese ...

Minnesota chose the common loon as its state bird in 1961 because lawmakers and bird experts agreed that no other animal ...

From Banner Elk to Hot Springs, these towns in the western part of the state have worked hard to rebuild after Hurricane ...

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When COVID-19 lockdowns emptied city streets, urban environments changed almost overnight. New research suggests that Los ...

Portland-born Caitlin Gaul and Amanda Simard first opened Birds & Bees Nursery back in 2012 — turning a high school ...

This video shows a red-breasted flycatcher resting quietly on a branch. The calm scene highlights delicate movements, natural balance, and the peaceful rhythm of small birds in their woodland habitat.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Argentavis magnificens was so massive it should’ve stayed ...

Scientists once believed birds relied only on flight, talons and socialization for survival. But this one proves otherwise: it uses chemistry. For most of modern biology, there was a widely accepted ...

A small sedge warbler balances gently on a tall golden reed. The warm light softens the background, creating a peaceful moment as the bird observes its marshland surroundings. The image highlights ...

After decades of mystery, scientists have finally proven that Europe’s largest bat, the greater noctule, hunts and eats small songbirds mid-air—more than a kilometer above ground. Using tiny ...