The tiny particles are widespread in waterbirds around the world. Now, research is finding them in neighborhood songbirds, ...

Scientists once believed birds relied only on flight, talons and socialization for survival. But this one proves otherwise: ...

This Christmas Bird Count, we salute the fabulous, underappreciated, common species. Here's to you, house sparrow.

Bad luck, early birds: Science says that night owls may be smarter...on average. Our bodies all run on an internal clock, which is dictated by both our genetics and our environment. And because of ...

A flutter of blue and yellow darts through a field in late May. Trees, shrubs and summer flowers fill the landscape. A ...

One of the world’s most famous birds has returned to her nesting site. Wisdom, the 75-year-old albatross is known as the world’s oldest breeding bird. Earlier this month, she returned to Midway Atoll ...

After theorizing on the fossilized bird’s cause of death, the paleontologists decided on the new species’ name: Chromeornis ...

Birds are a big part of holiday traditions in Missouri. One of the longest-running traditions, entering its 126th year this ...

From crosswords to conservation, enjoy a recap of the Times birding project. By The New York Times Starting in the spring, we invited readers to gather observations about the birds around them and ...

What can birds teach us about intelligence? They may have “bird brains,” but they can solve problems, use tools and even share culture. In the next Hot Science – Cool Talks, Dr. Carlos Botero explores ...