©Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock.com Due to its bright plumage, the resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a central figure in Aztec and Mayan mythology as well as the national bird of Guatemala.

National birds represent more than just symbols—they bring nations’ landscapes and cultures to life. Explore 14 incredible ...

Thousands of birds flying south for the winter stop off in Nigeria’s Hadejia Wetlands National Park. Researchers mapped the park, uncovering hundreds of species.

Despite its tiny stature, the smallest bird native to North America can survive cold nights in the Rocky Mountains, and some ...

Male Japanese quails produce a strange seminal foam that appears to enhance the chances of successfully fertilizing an egg.

A Greater Roadrunner zoomed into view and hopped atop one of the tee boxes to survey its surroundings. I focused my ...

It’s the first time a Northern Lapwing has been identified in the western Algerian steppes and is considered a “passing ...

Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...

There are almost 10,000 species of birds on Earth and they come in all different shapes and sizes — from the tiny bee hummingbird to the massive ostrich. Here are 12 of the biggest birds to ...

Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica Two volcanoes—the titular Arenal Volcano in our image, and an extinct crater peak called Cerro Chato.. See more ...