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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A charming songbird with an elegant, pencil-thin tail found across northern Australia's grasslands and woodland edges. The Long-tailed Finch is a small, elegant bird with a distinctive long, pointed ...

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 ...

A stunning songbird found in tropical forests with its brilliant red plumage and jet-black wings, making it one of South America's most eye-catching inhabitants. The Crimson-backed Tanager is a ...

Each year, the arrival and departure of migratory birds herald the changing seasons and fill us with wonder for the natural world. Have you ever wondered about all the dangers they face en route ...

A musical acrobat of Africa's rocky outcrops, this glossy starling stands out with its striking white wing patches that flash brilliantly during flight. The Pale-winged Starling is a striking bird ...

The master seamstress of Southeast Asian forests stitches leaves into intricate nests using nothing but its beak and found plant fibres. The Rufous-tailed Tailorbird is a small bird with a bright ...

The avian beak and skull are incredibly specialized structures that highlight the diversity of birds and even provide hints at how evolution has shaped life on Earth. Have you ever wondered why bird’s ...

The tenacious songster expertly navigates steep rocky hillsides from Kashmir to Nepal, flashing its distinctive pale yellow underparts as it forages for insects. The Sulphur-bellied Warbler is a small ...

A little songbird spotted hopping fearlessly between giant tortoises on the Galápagos Islands, where it plays a starring role in Darwin's theory of evolution. The Small Ground-finch is a compact bird ...