The dapper black and yellow bobolink likes the Chicago area so much he flies here every spring from South America—a journey ...

Intrigued by this “unusual” change in color, researchers caught several snakes, took a closer look at them, tested their DNA and realized they’d discovered a new species: Trimeresurus cryptographicus, ...

Nature never runs out of ways to surprise us! It is endowed with birds that have beautiful covers of feathers on their bodies ...

A White-necked Jacobin chick may use mimicry or camouflage to avoid predators, resembling a caterpillar with fluffy feathers.

The White-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops plumatus) is a small, social bird known for its distinctive white crest and striking ...

While rare, a few birds we studied were rule-breakers. One such rule-breaker is the Eurasian spoonbill, whose highly ...

Discover 5 types of birds that are blue! Beyond blue jays, we dive into tree swallows, eastern bluebirds, and much more!

Jennifer is right, this belted kingfisher is a male. In the case of this species and a few others in North America (example, ...

Kolkata: While Wednesday remained mostly dry with only isolated spells of light drizzle, the Met office has not ruled out the possibility of rain in K.

The African savanna is home to many amazing and unique animals, including the secretary bird. This striking creature may look like it’s dressed for a fancy masquerade ball, but don’t expect it to be a ...

Get to know eight types of orioles seen throughout the U.S. and what makes each of these orange and yellow birds stand out.