The zoo said is has sent out samples for testing and is increasing its biosecurity protocols while it awaits the results.

Rare attacks helped brand the cassowary as deadly, but habitat loss and human activity now pose a far greater threat to the ...

This bird lies for a living. Here’s what biological researchers have gleaned about its intelligence by observing its clever ...

If you’d like to participate in a global birdwatching event from the perch of your own choosing, try the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count.

Ammonia and similar strong chemical cleaners can be deadly to birds. "Birds have a highly sensitive respiratory system, ...

For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...

CT scans also indicate Archaeopteryx had nerve endings in the end of its beak—part of what’s known as a bill-tip organ. Again ...

Five wild birds in Suffolk County have tested positive for bird flu over the last two months, according to federal data.

Waterbirds at Illinois lakes face deadly threats from abandoned fishing equipment, with local wildlife advocates documenting numerous cases of birds dying after prolonged suffering from entanglement, ...

Bird flu, primarily affecting wild birds and poultry, can rarely infect pets like cats and pet birds, especially if they come ...