Meet the king of curiosity, the master of mimicry, and the cleverest in town—Cacatua galerita, the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo!

Birds are some of the most interesting animals in the world, whether they are stunning us with colorful plumage or ...

Whether its the imminent threat of climate change, destructive weather systems or the toll of human impact, some of Earth's most incredible, important and enchanting corners are facing a precarious ...

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Delve into the fascinating world of birds as Smithsonian Evolutionary Biologist and Behavior Escapologist Dr. Jay Falk discusses The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and ...

Off the coast of Bunaken Island, Indonesia, two creatures’ vibrant bodies made them stand out against their rocky reef environment as divers swam past, leading to their discovery as two species new to ...

Five new pickleball courts have opened in Endicott, bringing fresh excitement to enthusiastic players of all ages.

The Birds of Paradise are among the most spectacular avian species in the world, capturing the imaginations of ornithologists and nature enthusiasts alike. Native to regions of Eastern Indonesia, ...

Continue reading to learn more about these fascinating birds and our analysis of their behavior and its purpose. Lesser Birds of Paradise Lesser birds of paradise are found in New Guinea.

Herpetology has long navigated through tangled terrain in Papua New Guinea, where species mislabeling and sparse sampling have clouded scientific understanding. But a recent revision has brought ...

Birds of Paradise are among the most fascinating and extraordinary creatures in the avian world. They belong to the family Paradisaeidae, primarily found in Papua New Guinea, eastern Indonesia, and ...

While birds probably began nesting in the Arctic even earlier than 73 million years ago, the fossils are the oldest traces of this behaviour found to date.