The Bald Eagle’s undeniable majesty has earned it longtime status as the mascot of the United States, but the bird also has ...

Animalia 75 percent of North America’s bird species are in decline, study says Birds are rapidly vanishing from North America, with dramatic population losses in places that were once thought safe.

The calliope hummingbird, North America's smallest bird, migrates through Utah each summer. A banding event on July 19 at Red ...

Many North Carolinians will also spot flocks of American Robins, the most numerous bird in North America (and a permanent resident of North Carolina).

North American bird populations are shrinking most rapidly in the very areas where they are still most abundant, according to a new study leveraging citizen science data for nearly 500 bird ...

As the planet warms due to climate change, North American migratory birds are shrinking.

As it turns out, it’s the largest bird in North America with a wingspan of 9.5 feet, and can fly over 200 miles in a single day.

Birds are often seen as harbingers of environmental change, their migratory patterns and breeding habits subtly reflecting shifts in the world around them. For years, scientists have observed that ...

These stunning birds, which can be found across North America, are declining in numbers, which scientists believe is due to a fall in available insects that they require to successfully breed.

Now in its 15th year, this photo competition brings us the beauty of the avian world — while focusing on the tragic fact that two-thirds of North American birds are threatened by extinction.

Saha says she would love to see other bird- and wildlife-oriented photography contests recognize images of female birds as well.

On winter evenings throughout much of Europe and North America, an hour before sunset, thousands of starlings gather in the skies. Before descending to their nighttime roosts, the birds put on one ...