BIRDS

Three historic cemeteries, designed as refuges of the dead, are bringing their landscapes back to life for native plants and animals.

“Once upon a midnight dreary” begins “The Raven,” setting the mood for one of the most recognizable poems written in English.

Black cats, bats, and spiders commonly appear in people’s Halloween decorations. Here’s why.

What you think you know about the dodo bird is probably wrong.

The biggest, fastest, strongest animals in the world.

Nothing says “springtime” like the maddening, irregular percussion of a bird’s beak rapping repeatedly against your window.

The bison and bald eagle have been chosen to represent the U.S. Here's why.

Rin Tin Tin was found on a World War I battlefield in France before making his way to Hollywood, while poor Arnold the Pig was rumored to have been eaten after ‘Green Acres’ was canceled.

At some point, whether during the day or at night, all birds need to sleep. How do they do it?

Owl feathers’ special structures help the wise birds sneak up on their meals.

A single number for birds’ lifespans is difficult to pin down, but the ability to fly is one of the keys to their longevity.

Though they’re excellent hunters, it turns out owls probably aren’t any smarter than a lot of other birds.