BIRDS

From leopards hidden in luggage to over a hundred snakes stashed in a man’s pants, there are some absolutely wild stories of people smuggling animals.

TikTok's latest viral trend has users telling their partners about the bird they saw today, but what exactly is the “Bird Theory”?

Careful study of surviving documents and specimens, as well as a little science, have revealed a bit about the dodo.

Parking lots offer a lot of the benefits of gulls’ natural habitats, plus a few key perks.

Long-distance bird migration is one of the natural world’s most inspiring phenomena—and how we learned about it is just as fascinating.

You’ll never look at these creatures the same way again.

Greater sage-grouse are at risk near Jackson Hole Airport—but handmade decoys are guiding them to safer ground.

A territorial woodpecker has broken dozens of car mirrors in a bizarre springtime rampage.

These crested songbirds add a welcome dash of color to yards throughout much of the United States. Let’s get a little better acquainted with our rosy, non-migratory neighbors.

Use this map to plan your birding schedule ahead of the spring migration.

History is teeming with unlikely heroes—these ones just happen to have feathers and fur. 

The New England Aquarium’s retirement area for penguins offers specialized healthcare and a peaceful habitat for elderly birds.