A UCLA campus shutdown during COVID revealed rapid evolution in urban birds, as junco beaks shifted with the rise and fall of ...

Bird beaks come in all shapes and sizes. The variation allows different species of birds to feed on different things. This can help reduce the need to compete for resources when birds live in the same ...

We get captivated by a bird’s plumage and may not think to notice its beak, which is critical to the bird’s identity. I’ve often heard people yell “flamingo!” when they see a pink-plumed bird feeding ...

For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home.

A study offers the latest evidence of the problem-solving prowess of the clever birds. By Carolyn Wilke Rosy-faced lovebirds are charismatic, petite parrots. They also aren’t afraid to use their heads ...

A new study suggests that Anna's Hummingbirds in the western United States are not only keeping up with human influence on their habitat, they're thriving. According to a recent study in Global Change ...

Jane Younger receives funding from National Geographic Society and WIRES. Josh Tyler receives funding from the Evolution Education Trust. David Hocking does not work for, consult, own shares in or ...