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Each year, billions of migratory birds switch between spring/summer breeding grounds and overwintering grounds, although their movements vary greatly between species and populations. Their journey may ...

Each bird family carries a unique tale of evolution, habitat, and behavior. From the majestic raptors to the enchanting songbirds, discover each family in our in-depth guides below to start learning ...

Bird migration has captured our imagination throughout history, although a solid understanding of avian movements has remained elusive until relatively recently. Modern science and technology have ...

What do White-tailed Eagles look like? The White-tailed Eagle is a massive bird of prey with a very large yellow bill and pale yellow feet and eyes. As their name suggests, these birds have a short ...

Anyone who has taken a few moments to watch birds feeding in a yard, swimming on a lake or soaring overhead will have noticed the remarkable diversity in bird behavior and how birds are adapted to ...

The Tawny Owl is a carnivorous night hunter common throughout Europe and western Asia with pockets found within the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent. It shouldn’t be confused with the Tawny ...

Have you ever pondered on whether the egg or the chicken came first? Well, perhaps it was the nest. A bird’s egg is a fragile life form. If incubated correctly, it takes anything from a few days to a ...

The common crane is one of six genera of the crane family (Gruida) and contains five separate species (Grus) which are all monotypic. It is a long distance migrant and one of Europe’s largest birds ...

Like ourselves, birds need to sleep to rest, recover from their activities, and remove waste built up in the brain. The way they sleep is actually pretty similar to ourselves, although these ...

Once breeding is complete, thousands of birds around the world, from tiny warblers and seabirds to cranes, swans and pelicans, undertake migration journeys to wintering grounds. Ranging from a few ...

Known for its remarkable problem-solving abilities and tool use, the New Caledonian crow is a fascinating species endemic to the South Pacific island of New Caledonia. This all-black bird, often ...