BIRDS

The color of an egg's shell says nothing about its quality. The only difference between brown eggs and white eggs lies in the breed of the chicken that laid them.

Sometimes the trick goes unnoticed. But at least we can use blacklights to recognize the biofluorescent beasts who lay hidden in our midst.

Will taking a stroll through a national park make you feel less stressed? According to this study, the answer is probably yes.

Bird droppings on cars are not only unsightly, they're actually little chemical attacks that can seriously damage the paint finish.

When entering his second term, Richard Nixon was worried a surplus of pigeon poop would ruin his inauguration. But even in death, these pigeons would have their day.

Last September, an unnamed bird-watcher found a trove of 1300 Celtic gold coins dating back to the 1st century CE.

A Michigan photographer has filmed birds normally too quick for the human eye while they enjoy a snack.

In place of fingers and sewing equipment, watch as a tailorbird uses foraged fibers and a needle-like beak to stitch its nest.

Two emu siblings named Kevin and Carol were banned from the Yaraka Hotel after they learned how to climb stairs. No word yet on if they learned how to open doors.

This bird feeder webcam shows a miniature backyard library where the feathered guests get to misbehave.

The last time a bald eagle nest with eggs was recorded on Cape Cod in Massachusets was more than a century ago.

From May 31 to June 5, follow along as Black Birders Week highlights the experiences and expertise of Black scientists and naturalists.