A childhood run-in with a parrot or a pigeon swooping a bit too close can leave a lasting fear. For some, these encounters grow into real phobias centered around birds. Sometimes, they even go beyond ...

The free event features hands-on activities, presentations, and a hummingbird banding demonstration. The observatory promotes bird conservation through research, education, and community outreach.

DEAR DR. LECRONE: I have a severe fear of birds and I have lived with this fear for most of my life. This includes all kinds of birds — from parakeets to chickens to American (bald) eagles. Many of my ...

The largest-ever study on neophobia, or fear of novelty, has discovered the key reasons why some bird species are more fearful of new things than others. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci ...

Snakeskin decor is a bold interior design choice—but for some birds, it's literally a matter of life and death. This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found ...

The Environmental Protection Agency, which oversees the landfill, has cited the bird risk extensively in recent community updates. And an Army Corps of Engineers report issued last month noted bird ...