Rare attacks helped brand the cassowary as deadly, but habitat loss and human activity now pose a far greater threat to the ...

As a major winter storm blankets New England, Bill Danielson reflects on how birds endure brutal cold, deep snow and dark ...

CT scans also indicate Archaeopteryx had nerve endings in the end of its beak—part of what’s known as a bill-tip organ. Again ...

Dr. Tim Henderson knows a lot about animals.

Five wild birds in Suffolk County have tested positive for bird flu over the last two months, according to federal data.

Ammonia and similar strong chemical cleaners can be deadly to birds. "Birds have a highly sensitive respiratory system, ...

Sandspur Wildlife Sanctuary helps rehabilitate injured animals so that they can return to the wild The sanctuary recently treated seven American bald eagles, but sadly four of them died. Three died ...

Bird flu, primarily affecting wild birds and poultry, can rarely infect pets like cats and pet birds, especially if they come ...