BIRDS

10 Fascinating Facts About The Birds

Filming the Alfred Hitchcock classic was a harrowing experience for its stars, particularly Tippi Hedren.

Watch This Live Stream to See Two Rare Penguin Chicks Hatch From Their Eggs

The rare chicks are about to debut to the world and the National Aviary is taking us all along for the ride.

Why Can Parrots Talk and Other Birds Can't?

It's all about the brain, not the beak.

Extinct Penguin Species Was the Size of an Adult Human

<em>Kumimanu biceae</em> would have dwarfed the penguins of today.

Pigeons Are Secretly Brilliant Birds That Understand Space and Time, Study Finds

The much-maligned bird is a lot more intelligent than people think.

There have been some pretty cute criminals prowling the streets.

25 Animals That Have Been Imprisoned or Arrested

From foul-mouthed parrots to prison-breaking cats, these 25 animals are proof that “crime” can sometimes be cuddly.

10 Fun Facts About Pelicans

There's a lot to love about these eccentric birds.

32 Facts About Turkeys to Gobble Right Up

Don’t be fooled by their reputation for being thoughtless. Turkeys have a few tricks up their wings. Before tucking into your Thanksgiving dinner, read up on the bird you're about to gobble, gobble.

The Queen's Racing Pigeons Are in Danger, Due to an Increase in Peregrine Falcons

The predatory birds are a natural foe for the monarch's prized pets.

Cockatoos Destroy Australia's Broadband Network

So far, the wild birds have caused $61,500 worth of damage, according to officials.

A Dutch Startup Wants to Train Crows to Pick Up Cigarette Butts

The solution to our cigarette waste problem may be right in front of us.

Scientists Find Two New Species of Deadly 'Bird-Catcher' Trees

The trees want birds to disperse seeds—but sometimes kill them instead.

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‘Harvey the Hurricane Hawk’ Returns to the Wild

The bird gained viral fame after seeking refuge with a Houston cab driver.

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DNA Tests Show ‘Extinct’ Penguin Species Never Existed

The presumed remains of the ancient penguins are a “jumbled mixture” of bones from three modern species.

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Scientists Improve Drug Safety—for Penguins

People aren't the only ones threatened by drug-resistant microbes.

20 of the Animal Kingdom's Most Surprising Friendships

These interspecies friendships prove that anybody can get along if they really put their minds to it.

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Scientists Study the Starling Invasion Unleashed on America by a Shakespeare Fan

One hundred European starlings released in Central Park in 1890 have turned into 200 million across the U.S. today. Now scientists are looking into their genetic diversity.