Too much rain and more days of extreme heat may take a toll on the breeding success of songbirds, a new study finds.

New fossils provide a glimpse into dinosaur and bird diversity in Patagonia during the Late Cretaceous, researchers report.

New research finds that many parrots use words in appropriate contexts and uncovers species differences in vocal mimicry.

New research finds that many parrots use words in appropriate contexts and uncovers species differences in vocal mimicry.

Using an enzyme from the crested ibis, scientists developed cells engineered to express therapeutic proteins, specifically a thrombin inhibitor.

The specialized brain area that helps songbirds learn songs also exists in woodpeckers, suggesting their communicative rat-a-tat-tat evolved the same way.

The specialized brain area that helps songbirds learn songs also exists in woodpeckers, suggesting their communicative rat-a-tat-tat evolved the same way.

Some female hummingbirds have evolved to look like males. A new study shows it's a way to keep passionate males at bay and spend more time at feeders.

Modeling how gulls respond to wind gusts by changing wing shape could improve the flight of drones or other aircraft, say researchers.

Observations by community scientists reveal how the absence of human activity in cities made room for birds.