The risk from highly pathogenic avian influenza to the general public is low, but experts warn people to take precautions.

A quiet fall morning turns extraordinary with the sight and sound of hundreds of robins in migration. As fog lifts from the ...

Sandhill cranes came in by the dozens, and then dozens more, to the grassy marsh of Crex Meadows Wildlife Area. They had ...

Florida lawmakers will get a chance in 2026 to ditch the common mockingbird in favor of the America flamingo as the state ...

Ask someone to name an orange bird, and they’re more than likely going to say an oriole. That, of course, would be a good ...

MORRISON, Ill. — When the call comes in, Wesley Bush doesn’t waste time. Within a half hour, he’s saddled his horse and is ready to ride. "I always show up to the job prepared, so I always saddle ...

The center at the University of Minnesota treats birds of prey for a range of ailments, but this case stood out: The young ...

Weather conditions and time of year are combining this week for a very large push of migratory birds across Wisconsin. And in response bird advocates are urging state residents to turn off outdoor ...

A superb fairy-wren calls to a Horsfield's bronze-cuckoo. Brood parasites like cuckoos lay eggs in other birds' nests and leave them behind for the host birds to raise. David Ongley / Cornell Lab of ...

Parasitic birds lay their eggs in the nests of other species to offload the expense of raising their young. It's very economical! However, this puts an undue burden on the host birds, whose own ...

More than 20 species of bird around the world use a similar “whining” alarm call to warn birds like cuckoos are around. The call seems to be understood across species, and its specific use hints at ...

Bird-watching can be a lot of fun, especially if you're looking to spot rare or infrequent birds in your area. You don't have to be an expert to partake, either. While there are loads of books on the ...