Researchers examined dozens of bird species in museum collections looking for differences in the feathers and bodies between birds that can fly and birds that can't. They found that when birds evolve ...

The striking gold/red plumage and characteristic forked tail of the red kite have always been a joy to behold from the ground. Now, thanks to drone technology, you can experience what it would be like ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most bird species don’t fly above a few thousand feet in ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of inspiration for humans ...

Wind turbines may seem innocuous enough, but they have the potential to reshape the air birds fly through. In a recent ...