Birds
Southern rockhopper penguin guide: how to identify, what to eat and why they can jump
A look at the smallest penguin species...
Galápagos penguin guide: how to identify, what they eat and how they survive in the heat
Discover their unique characteristics and their role in the Galápagos ecosystem
Humboldt penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and how they got their name
Explore the lives of these fascinating creatures...
Little penguin guide: how to identify, what they eat and are they really nocturnal
These pint-sized birds are full of personality...
Macaroni penguin guide: how to identify, where they live and why are they endangered
From their breeding colonies to their feeding habits, learn everything you need to know about these adorable creatures.
Moseley's (or northern) rockhopper penguin guide: how to identify, where they leave and what they eat
Distinguished by its vibrant yellow crest, this penguin is a small, agile bird that thrives on the rugged, rocky islands of the sub-Antarctic region.
Chinstrap penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and key predators
A fascinating glimpse into the lives of animals that not only survive but flourish against the odds
Bald eagles are dying in Upstate New York – and experts know why
Golden eagles, American crows and Virginia opossums are also being found dead in the hills and forests of the northeastern US state...
6 blood-sucking animals - that aren't insects
While insects are best-known for feeding on blood, there's actually a few more species that target this protein-rich liquid.
Weirdest birds: meet 14 strange and weird wonders of the avian world
There are plenty of contenders for the weirdest bird list from the 'stinky' hoatzin to the strange-looking secretary bird. Here are our favourite weirdest birds
"It’s just so weird." Scientists just found something very strange inside the guts of this freaky prehistoric bird...
Palaeontologists thought they had figured out why the odd-looking bird had such sharp, rock-solid teeth, until they found something odd in its stomach...
What causes birds to be different colours? We take a look at what determines colour
Wondering why birds come in such a wide range of colours? Mike Toms explains
“We will be ready to greet them with our hearts wide open.” Extinct-in-the-Wild sihek begins journey back to Pacific home
Siheks, or Guam kingfishers, were wiped out by invasive snakes in the 1980s. Now, thanks to conservation efforts, they are edging back towards a life in the wild, reports Graeme Green.
Swift or swallow: what's the difference between these two incredible long-distance migrants?
Know your swallows from your swifts? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Why do flamingoes stand on one leg?
Have you noticed that lots of flamingos and other water birds often stand on one leg? Mike Toms explains why...
Why don't penguins' feet freeze? They look chilly...
How do penguins keep their feet warm in sub-zero Antarctic conditions? Mike Toms explains
How do birds fuel their migrations? We take a look how they stoke up for lengthy journeys
Mike Toms takes a look at how birds fuel for lengthy migrations
Meet the man safeguarding owls from an illicit trade in central Nepal
Nepal’s Raju Acharya has been awarded a 2024 Whitley Award for spearheading a ten-year plan to safeguard the country's owls, including the jungle owlet, rock eagle owl and Eurasian eagle owl.
How long does it take for a bird to lay an egg?
How long does a bird take to lay an egg? Mike Toms explains...
Heron vs egret: what's the difference between these two leggy, long-necked, elegant birds?
Know your herons from your egrets? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Can chickens fly? They might not be as grounded as you think
Ellen Husain takes a look at a chicken's ability to fly
How do birds fly? We explain how they get - and stay - airborne
Just how do birds stay in the air and fly? We take a look at a bird's anatomy and dynamics
Gruesome images of albatross chicks eaten alive by house mice highlight need for action on remote Indian Ocean island
Conservationists estimate that wandering albatross and 18 other species will disappear as breeding birds on Marion Island if the house mice continue to predate them.
Great Bittern guide: what they eat, where they live and how to spot them
We take a look at the biggest wader, the Great Bittern