Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Delia Cai is filling in as Prudie for Jenée Desmond-Harris while she’s on parental ...

In the vast tapestry of nature’s wonders, there exists a bird whose mimicry skills are so impressive that they can deceive ...

With 63% of Ireland's birds at risk of extinction, an Irish ornithologist is utilising recordings he is making to advocate ...

While there are phone apps that play bird noises, they distract the birds from their day-to-day activity—a matter of survival—and should not be used. Given enough time, many birds will get at ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count is back. Between Feb. 14 and 17, the event invites nature enthusiasts around the world to watch and count as many birds as they can in their “favorite places.” ...

The smallest is the two-inch-long bee hummingbird. Everything about the anatomy of a bird reflects its ability to fly. The wings, for example, are shaped to create lift. The leading edge is ...

As climate change shifts migratory patterns and bird populations grow, the problem posed by birds for airlines, pilots and passengers is becoming more visible. On 30 December 2024, 179 passengers lost ...