Birds have fascinated humans for centuries, with their ability to take to the skies effortlessly. But when it comes to sheer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...

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 ...

The researchers suggest that the difference between the long-haulers and those who landed might be in their feathers; the ...

UP's farmers are helping revive the sarus crane, the world's tallest flying bird, by protecting its nests and wetlands. Once ...

The question about the fastest flying avian might’ve come up in casual conversations with friends, in your child's homework or, perhaps, just out of simple curiosity. According to a study led by the ...

Did you know that some birds can actually sleep while flying? Learn all about this unique technique that allows birds to rest while migrating.

Red backed shrikes migrate using a fixed schedule, flying in stages with little variation, showing that genetics guide bird ...

More than 99% of birds can fly. But that still leaves many species that evolved to be flightless, including penguins, ostriches, and kiwi birds. In a new study in the journal Evolution, researchers ...