The title of the world's most beautiful bird is often given to the Resplendent Quetzal, native to Central America. Learn why these birds rank as the most beautiful birds in the world and what makes ...

A hummingbird’s heart beats over 1,200 times per minute, while the great egret hunts with precision unmatched in shallow ...

Dogs aren't the only animals that vie for best in show. Hundreds of breeds of pigeons compete in their own version of the Westminster show, strutting on long, thick legs or fluttering curly, lacy ...

It's always fun to watch birds perched on your backyard trees or feeding stations. And if they happen to be a rare sight in your area? You could easily spend a few hours looking up their ID, logging ...

Attracting colorful songbirds to your yard is certainly an enjoyable experience, but some species can create more problems than they are worth. Blue jays, with their beautiful plumage and bold ...

India is a paradise for bird lovers, and these five breathtaking birdwatching hotspots prove it. From the wetlands of ...

Wild birds are proving both a boon and a bane for the farming communities of the Stillaguamish and Skagit river valleys. The riches of these low-lying zones alongside Puget Sound attract wildlife and ...

MR. SELOUS' volume, in spite of its pleasant-looking green cover, numerous though indifferent plates, and text cheerfully varied with italics, is in reality no more than an unduly swollen tract. It is ...

Males of two species of pheasants seem to trade attractiveness for the ability to get a good look at predators.