The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...

The crested pigeon, found in Australia, has a modified wing feather that helps produce an alarm signal sound to warn other birds when there's trouble. Feathers are not just for flight. They keep birds ...

Super-black feathers on these guys are like looking into a dark cave. Natasha Baucas, CC BY-SA What do birds and aerospace engineers have in common? Both have invented incredibly dark, “super-black” ...

White-feathered birds are special. Discover facts about albino birds and leucistic birds and how their unique appearance ...

DEAR JOAN: I love nature and like to incorporate it into my home decor. I gather dried flowers and seed pods in the fall and make wreaths, centerpieces and other displays. Bay Area animal control ...

Just like people stock up on groceries before a snowstorm, many birds store food ahead of time. During warmer months, they ...

A 52-million-year fossil of a "perching bird" has been found in Wyoming with its feathers still attached, a discovery that "no one's ever seen before." Also known as passerines, the perching bird was ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...