birds

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Scientists just discovered 1.5 million penguins living on a chain of remote Antarctic islands, thanks to satellite images of their telltale poop.

Bird bodies are made to fly. They have light bones, strong legs, and specially shaped wings. Flying helps birds get away from animals that want to eat them.

A new study shows the species is in serious trouble.

Singing is woven into their DNA.

Many of the materials for Kate MccGwire's work come from her next-door menagerie.

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The prehistoric avians weren't able to fly, but they were able to kill.

The inside scoop on birds that use tools, have built-in grooming devices, and even fart strategically.

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

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

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

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

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

There have been some pretty cute criminals prowling the streets.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

We’re talking hummingbirds, not eagles, but still.

The ladies love drummers.

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Extinct Penguin Species Was the Size of an Adult Human

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Cockatoos Destroy Australia's Broadband Network

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

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

‘Harvey the Hurricane Hawk’ Returns to the Wild

DNA Tests Show ‘Extinct’ Penguin Species Never Existed

20 of the Animal Kingdom's Most Surprising Friendships

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

Mantises Regularly Catch and Feast On Birds, NBD

Drumming Cockatoos Keep the Beat Like Human Musicians