Birds

We uncover the unique harmony between urban life and wildlife conservation in one of Asia's bustling cities

Fascinated by the closely co-ordinated manoeuvres of starling flocks and other birds? Phil Gates takes a look at how birds are able to synchronise so precisely - and avoid crashing

Just how long do birds live? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the lifespan of birds

At 12cm this bird's amazing, dagger-like, beak is longer than its body

Reduced water clarity, caused by climate change, spells trouble for the common loon, according to a new study.

Should you feed bread to birds? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the evidence

The Scottish grouse industry will be regulated for the first time in its history in an effort to address the longstanding illegal persecution of birds of prey across Scotland.

Just how useful is a wishbone to a chicken? Find out with our expert guide

Deep in the heart of a rainforest in Queensland, Stuart Portugal's childhood dream of encountering a cassowary in the wild could become a reality. But despite being one of the world’s tallest species of bird, catching a glimpse of this elusive creature is easier said than done.

Progress to reduce the number of birds illegally killed on the island is at risk if support to tackle criminal gangs isn't maintained, says report.

What prevents a woodpecker from experiencing brain damage when relentlessly hammering into a tree?

The impact of bird flu that ripped through the UK's seabird colonies is worse than feared, according to a new RSPB report. But the banning of industrial sandeel fishing offers hope for the long-term future of some threatened species.

Rampant development and climate changes are leading to raptors all but disappearing from large areas of the continent, according to new research.

Are flamingos pink on the inside as well as the outside? Paul Rose takes a look

Do you know your common tern from your little tern? Carys McMillan from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust explains the difference

How do birds sleep? Can they sleep when flying? And how do they sleep in trees without falling out? A lot depends on the species.

Recordings made in Barcelona show these social birds have individual ‘voiceprints’, like humans.

Ever wondered how long eggs take to hatch? Stuart Blackman takes a look

The green honeycreeper, photographed and filmed at a bird feeding station in Columbia, is half green and half blue, with an ovary on the female side and a teste on the male side – meaning theoretically it could mate as either.

How big are Adélie penguins? What do they eat? Learn all about these charismatic birds in our expert guide

In 1932, Australia declared war on 20,000 emus – and lost. This is the incredible story of the Emu War

Back in 2022, the dodo's genome was sequenced from a DNA sample. Now the company trying to resurrect the long-extinct flightless bird is working with Mauritian conservationists to restore habitat ready for eventual re-wilding.