The birds now face fierce competition from feral dogs, and from people who harvest slaughterhouse waste to feed their livestock. See All Key Ideas Critically endangered hooded vultures in Nigeria ...

Many ducks are cavity-nesting ducks -- wood ducks, buffleheads, barrow's goldeneyes, common goldeneyes, hooded mergansers and ...

According to the Cornell Lab or Ornithology, there are four general wing shapes that allow birds to do specific things, such ...

But overhunting of wild mammals depleted that vital food source, leaving the birds increasingly reliant on humans. A hooded ...

Residents of Tartu have reported a particularly bold crow which has been harassing people. Expert Marko Mägi said the bird, a ...

Hundreds of species need wetlands to breed, forage and rest. When wetlands are destroyed, birds are usually the first to noticeably die off.

According to the Cornell Lab or Ornithology, there are four general wing shapes that allow birds to do specific things, such ...

It's mating season for the western capercaillie, and they are out and about flashing their tail feathers to attract skiers ...

One of my favorite waterfowl is the male hooded mergansers because of their beauty and their intensity while pursuing a ...