BIRDS

Vultures are natures clean-up crew, swiftly flying in to rid our nations highways of roadkill—among other acts that help the environment.

John James Audubon didn't establish the Audubon Society, but he did create of America's most iconic works of natural history, 'The Birds of America.' He also had controversial views about vultures.

With their comical expressions and orange beaks full of fish, Atlantic puffins and their kin are some of the most recognizable birds on the planet. Read on for more puffin facts.

Some things you might not know about everyone's favorite tuxedoed, flightless bird.

Let's talk turkey—specifically, turkey myths.

Having a long snood almost always means that a hen will want to mate with him and that another tom will back down from a fight.

His job was to protect the birds. But nobody was there to protect him.

These sexy boys are too pretty to need any other skills.

Yet another reason to never get on a crow's bad side.

Talk about a one-hit wonder.

Ravens, like primates, can discern the mental states of others.

Crows see death as a learning opportunity.