The common swift may not have a fancy name, but these small birds are marvels of velocity. Regularly cruising around 110kph ...

While many birds of prey are elusive, rare, or highly specialized, black kites thrive across a variety of environments, with an estimated population of more than 5 million individuals worldwide. That ...

Did you know some birds can actually rest while flying? That’s right: migrant birds in particular can conserve their energy, and even restore it, by sleeping mid-flight. “Many bird species complete ...

Scientists have captured unique on-board footage of Indian Ocean seabirds speeding just above the waves to catch flying fish on the wing. Scientists have captured unique on-board footage of Indian ...