From the jungles of Southeast Asia, this charismatic bird lives up to its name with its distinctive white crest and infectious, bubbling calls that sound remarkably like human laughter. The ...

Nest-building is a complicated business, and there’s no “one size fits all” design. Some species work together, while for others either the male or female takes control, from selecting a site, ...

The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of bird species, living in practically every habitat, from the open oceans to the arid deserts. In some parts of the world, these animals have adapted and ...

The haunting tale of the Dodo's extinction stands as one of history's most profound lessons in conservation. While we can pinpoint the last verified sighting to 1662, the story of how this remarkable ...

With their distinctive spiky yellow eyebrows and bouncing movement up steep cliffs, these feisty little penguins are true daredevils of the Southern Ocean. The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is a small, ...

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With a wingspan reaching up to 11.5 feet, this ocean giant glides effortlessly across the southern seas, covering vast distances on its long-haul flights. The Southern Royal Albatross is a majestic ...

Plumage is usually the first thing that we notice about a bird, using its colorings and markings to help with the positive and accurate identification of different species. But the colors and patterns ...

The avian beak and skull are incredibly specialized structures that highlight the diversity of birds and even provide hints at how evolution has shaped life on Earth. Have you ever wondered why bird’s ...

Reproduction is the driving force behind life on Earth, and it shapes bird appearance, behaviors, and distribution. Choosing the right mate is an important decision for birds, so they have developed ...

Have you ever seen a bird so high in the sky that it looked like a tiny speck against the blue? You can’t help but be impressed by birds and their many extraordinary abilities. One phenomenon that ...