These birds evolved to wade in water and spear their prey, so they not only have some of the world’s longest beaks but long legs, too. Storks belong to the Ciconiidae family and are spread out ...

Growing up to 3 inches long, these flexible beaks are very sensitive and help the bird detect underground prey. The two most common species are the American woodcock ( Scolopax minor ) and the ...

The 20th century expansion of nectar feeders drove Anna’s Hummingbirds to spread across California—and transformed the birds along the way.

Plus, these fish-eating birds had lots of teeth, all the way along their beaks, unlike how Longipteryx only has teeth at the very tip of its beak,” said O’Connor. “It just didn’t add up.” ...

A study of a bizarre prehistoric bird's fossilized remains has uncovered fascinating new details regarding its behavior. Living around 120 million years ago, the species, Longipteryx chaoyangensis ...

Matt Trevelyan, 46, walked the distance dressed as his favorite bird — the Eurasian Curlew — which is endangered in the United Kingdom. The DIY costume was 3 yards long and was made out of ...

But the birds — known for their distinctive black-and-iridescent green plumage, bald red head and long curved beak — don’t instinctively know which direction to fly to migrate without the ...

The right side of Bald Eagle 390’s beak as of March 24, 2025. A protein called keratin is showing signs of growth, following meticulous care from a rehabilitation team in Missouri.

Our two pieces of recent research identified that, in response to warming, more than 100 species of Australian birds have developed smaller bodies and bigger beaks over time. Shape-shifting wildlife ...

Finch Beak Data Sheet: Few people have the tenacity of ecologists Peter and Rosemary Grant , willing to spend part of each year since 1973 in a tent on a tiny, barren volcanic island in the Galapagos.

But the birds — known for their distinctive black-and-iridescent green plumage, bald red head and long curved beak — don’t instinctively know which direction to fly to migrate without the ...