Mallard ducks use their own feathers to insulate their nests. Hummingbirds lay small, white eggs approximately the size of jelly beans. Swiftlets build nests out of their saliva on cave walls and ...

Photographers from around the world recently submitted 20,000-odd images of bird species to the Bird Photographer of the Year contest. The showcase captures the diversity of the class Aves, as well as ...

This year’s competition expanded to Chile and Colombia and introduced new prizes focused on migratory species, habitats and ...

Starling perched on a birdbath in garden - Robert J Evans/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You feel like you've done it all — planted bird-friendly flowers and ...

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...