Watching a bird soar into the sky may seem ordinary. Yet behind this aerial ballet lies precise mechanics where every wingbeat obeys the laws of aerodynamics. Birds don't fly by chance: ...

While there are several reasons birds fly in flocks, the most dominant is for protection from predators, Bostwick said. Safety is also the reason for all the unpredictable movement, a survival dance ...

Top Hummingbird Flight Speed How fast do hummingbirds fly? Hummingbird wing speed varies depending on the species. The smaller the hummingbird, the faster it flaps its wings. Ruby-throated ...

But how do birds know which direction to fly? According to Ward, there are multiple factors that help birds “navigate from their wintering grounds to their breeding grounds.” First, birds can sense ...

The second reason as to why birds do this has to do with sight. Flying in a V makes it easier to track every bird that is in the group, and may help with communication with other birds.

Why do birds fly south in the winter? Northern Hemisphere birds migrate with food availability; they move south in winter when insects and plants are harder to come by.

So where do all the critters go when a hurricane strikes? They’re not watching the news and getting evacuation orders. They have no homes to board up. How do they survive? Birds are particularly ...

In 50 years, North America has lost 3 billion birds or one in every four. A new mapping app reveals the challenges they face as they migrate.