The bearded vulture, a large bird of prey with an unusual diet consisting primarily of bones, has long fascinated ornithologists. But now, a new study has shown why the bone-eating birds could be even ...

A council said it hoped a Harris's hawk would ruffle some feathers and deter pigeons and gulls from a market after ...

Get the keys to ID a Townsend's solitaire, a solitary, cheery-singing thrush bird with a sweet tooth for juniper berries.

Every couple has their own secret language—small gestures, inside jokes, and subtle cues that say “I see you.” But lately, a ...

We love the thought of birds nesting in our yards. The thought that such a small creature could feel safe enough in our presence to raise its young is heartwarming, indeed — but not all clusters of ...

Outdoor AC units don't need to be covered during the winter. They are durable enough to withstand the harsh weather, and the ...

The coucal kills snakes by battering them against the ground or a branch.

Cats in cities hunt many insects. New research using online posts shows that pet cats harm urban insect life more than people ...

A bird of prey has been brought in to scare off the nuisance pigeons at Norwich Market. City Hall has paid about £4,000 for a falconer and Harris's hawk to ruffle the feathers of the pesky birds at ...