Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...

Grab your binoculars and head outdoors for this exciting introduction to birdwatching in the beautiful British countryside From the bluebelldotted woodlands to the wild and sprawling moors of ...

Birds such as crows and ravens may have a bad rap thanks to superstitions and negative portrayals in popular culture, but they offer a lot more than fodder for scary stories. In fact, they're ...

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: Authors of The Ultimate Companion, Geoff McIlleron and Peter Ginn, with their sponsor, Steph Bester from The Unlimited. IF you are looking for a collector’s dream on any visual bird ...

Say what you will about bird brains, but our feathered friends sure have us -- and all the other animals on the planet -- beat in the vision department, and that has a bit to do with how their brains ...

Despite its owl-like appearance, the Kakapo is actually a parrot. Native to New Zealand, this flightless parrot has moss-green feathers, which provide excellent camouflage in its natural habitat. The ...

The best immune systems thrive on a healthy dose of paranoia. The instant that defensive cells spot something unfamiliar in their midst—be it a living microbe or a harmless mote of schmutz—they will ...