A new study used modern methods to reassess a foundational study in biology that explained how ecologically similar species of wood warblers coexist. The research team examined foraging behavior, ...

A woodcock's walk seems better for disco dances than woodlands. It's a slow way to get around, so why do these groovy little ...

In birds, singing behaviors play a critical role in mating and territory defense. Although birdsong can signal individual quality and personality, very few studies have explored the relationship ...

Ornithologist Bruce Beehler tracks down what he calls the “Magnificent Seven,” a charismatic group of migratory birds, in his ...

Birdsong can signal the start of spring before the leaves bud and the flowers bloom. Every place has a unique sound, which ...

During the 2024 total solar eclipse, scientists studied bird behavior. They found birds quiet down as the eclipse nears ...

With the arrival of spring comes the return of migratory birds. Of New Hampshire's birds, 85% migrate. Some fly only to the ...

Our smartest bird species roundup proves that the phrase “bird brain” is a compliment! Learn about intelligent birds and ...

The caracaras was found in Ave Maria, Florida laying in a field. The bird was weak, dull, dehydrated, and pale.

Researchers believe the sounds are made by the sharks snapping their flattened teeth together, possibly as a stress or warning signal. This discovery challenges the long-held belief that sharks ...

A common species of shark in New Zealand has been recorded making clicking sounds underwater. Researchers hypothesise that the noise comes from the spotted estuary smooth-hound forcefully snapping ...

Thanks to Jaws’ pulse-pounding theme, sharks are synonymous with a spine-chilling sound. In reality, they silently swim and scarf down prey without making a peep—until now, that is.