The bird itself isn't new to science – not entirely, anyway. Ichthyornis dispar was first discovered in the 1870s and first described and named by naturalist O.C. Marsh.

Social media users suggested it could have been a dogfish – a small species of shark – while others insisted it was a tuna, ladyfish or bluefish. Some said the shape of its tail made them ...

After the video went viral on social media, bird watchers and experts ascertained that the fish was not actually a shark but a ladyfish, a species that can grow up to 3 feet long with sharp teeth ...

Eat your heart out, Jaws. Stunning video footage shows a ruthless bird of prey soaring above a South Carolina beach while clutching a shark-like fish — that’s destined to become dinner. “Anyo… ...

Snatch of the day: Vicious seagull robs rival by locking its beak around the bird's head until it coughs up a fish. A seagull robbed another of its meal in Point Loma, San Diego, California ...

Fossils of an 85 million-year-old seabird feature the earliest known beak, which scientists say is a pivotal link in the evolution of dinosaurs to modern-day birds.

NEW DELHI — A bird whose beak was sealed shut by an elastic ring and whose plight captivated social media in India has been rescued, wildlife officials said Wednesday. A photo of the male black ...