BIRDS

With their massive tails and iridescent colors, peacocks have long fascinated their human observers—and we’re still learning their secrets.

Owls are enigmatic birds, by turns mysterious, lovable, or spooky, depending on whom you ask. Here are some key facts about these wise guys.

’Tis the season to celebrate love—and also see your ex symbolically become hawk food.

If you see pufflings being chucked off cliffs in Iceland, don’t be alarmed.

Nothing ruins the joy of watching backyard wildlife like the sudden thunk of a bird smashing into your window.

Mike was supposed to be dinner. Instead, he became a national treasure.

Elmer and Lima, two gay penguins who coupled up last fall, are now proud foster parents of a healthy baby chick.

In Sunnyvale, California, anxious residents constantly stepping in bird poop are hoping laser pointers, scary sounds, and fake crow corpses will help scare off the crows that are taking over the town.

The talented lyrebird can mimic almost any sound it's exposed to, including those of cameras, chainsaws, and car alarms.

In 1999, swarthy actor/model Fabio hopped on a roller coaster at Busch Gardens. He returned with a bloody face and a dead goose. But there's more than one theory to what exactly happened.

The animal kingdom features a wide variety of penises that vary in shape, size, and function. Here are some of the most unusual of them.

Pink flamingos’ ability to stand on one leg seems impressive—but it might be less of a balancing act than you think.