Michigan's largest birds are preparing to head south for the winter, but before they go, they're gathering in fields and marshes across the state. In celebration of the annual gathering and migration, ...

Birds are among the most majestic creatures on this planet, and they have dominated almost all ecosystems and landscapes. Some are perfectly suited for life on land, others prefer the water, and some ...

Flightless birds have had a rough go of it over the past few centuries, with many going extinct — the most iconic being the dodo bird. But not all have perished. Here are four flightless birds that ...

A global study reveals birds are becoming smaller as large species disappear, with Indigenous communities’ ecological memory providing one of the longest records of environmental change.

The ostrich is quite an unusual animal. With its giant feathery plumes, massive feet, and long spindly legs, it looks like something right out of a Dr. Seuss story. But seeing one of these enormous ...

Long before humans walked the Earth, the skies of South America were ruled by a colossal bird. Argentavis magnificens, one of the largest flying birds ever discovered, had a wingspan so wide that it ...

Purple martins, known for their glossy plumage, have returned to Michigan after wintering in South America. The first sightings, known as "scout" birds, were reported in mid-March, marking the ...