MACLAREN RIVER — Most of us have seen northern shrikes, though few know what sort of bird they are. The shrike species common to Alaska is properly called the northwestern shrike. I grew up calling ...

A bird beak is the most important resource it has, and every species has one solely designed for survival. Birds use beaks for just about everything: building nests, feeding their young, cleaning ...

From their feathers to feet, learn more about the major features of bird anatomy and what makes these fascinating animals so ...

We get captivated by a bird’s plumage and may not think to notice its beak, which is critical to the bird’s identity. I’ve often heard people yell “flamingo!” when they see a pink-plumed bird feeding ...

ATHENS, Ohio (Aug. 18, 2010)—The ancient "terror bird" Andalgalornis couldn't fly, but it used its unusually large, rigid skull—coupled with a hawk-like hooked ...

Over the years, scientists have learned about literally thousands of different bird species, and each one sports a distinctive beak shape. But why do bird beaks come in so many different shapes and ...

German researchers who reviewed more than 27,000 photos to identify the world’s “most Instagrammable bird" determined the tawny frogmouth, with its wide eyes, hooked beak, open mouth and angry ...

It was a spirited debate between friends that surfaced every time we got together. It was not about politics, the economy or the weather, but the more significant question, do birds have bills or ...