Millions of birds invisibly migrate through the night sky each autumn, most flying in near silence toward their wintering grounds. Now, scientists have developed a way to see and identify many of ...
Hummingbirds are fascinating little birds found all over the Americas. They are known for their beautiful colors, aerial ...
Long before humans walked the Earth, the skies of South America were ruled by a colossal bird. Argentavis magnificens, one of ...
Migratory birds change how high they fly over deserts and seas. Wing shape, feather color, and heat all play a role in helping them survive.
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 ...
Birds have an ability to fly through obstacles by shifting their shape in flight, which is difficult to reproduce in uncrewed ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Frigatebirds can remain airborne for days at a time without ...
There exists a strange and unnerving phenomenon that one of our news producers experienced this morning, that feels like it could be an omen for... something. He awoke to the sound of banging from ...
A little over a year ago, Marcela Uhart was walking on the beach in Punta Delgada, Argentina. It was peak breeding session on this peninsula known for its rich marine wildlife. Usually, the salty ...