Many birds fly, but some, like penguins and ostriches, don't, revealing an evolutionary twist. Flightless birds adapted to ...

Let’s say we could genetically engineer a kakapo so it becomes resistant to a disease. That’s perhaps a project worth doing if there was widespread community support. Investing the money that goes ...

Discover the world's most amazing flightless birds—like ostriches, penguins, and emus. Learn why they can't fly and how they've adapted to thrive on land and in water.

Authorities didn’t immediately release the names of the alleged bird-brained bandits, but local officials and activists speculate the bird could have met an unsavory fate as some of the birds… ...

Climate change and habitat loss could cause more than 500 bird species to go extinct in the next 100 years, researchers from the University of Reading have found.

A kakapo is a species in the parrot family. It is the heaviest type of parrot in the world and the only one that cannot fly. The green feathers and rugged appearance are why the parrot is often ...

Legendary point guard Sue Bird paid tribute to her UConn roots as she was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Experts suggest dual engine failure or bird hit as possibilities. The aircraft's trajectory and speed are under scrutiny. The final report will be made public. What caused the crash?

Rare tropical Anhinga bird appears in Colorado for first time in 22 years, attracting excited birdwatchers. Experts suggest a storm may have caused its detour.

4. Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus): A selective focus shot of a kakapo bird also known as the owl parrot. Image via Depositphotos Endemic to New Zealand, the kakapo, or night parrot, is a nocturnal and ...