Among birds with white heads, the American white pelican will probably be one of the easiest to recognize. The animal is quite large, with a long, protruding beak. Under its beak will be a flap of ...

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 ...

A bird’s beak colour can change due to various factors like age, diet, hormones, or seasonal changes. For example, some birds develop brighter beaks during mating season to attract partners.

Feb. 27, 2025 — Researchers examined dozens of bird species in museum collections looking for differences in the feathers and bodies between birds that can fly and birds that can't. They found ...

These birds don’t just use their beaks for eating or survival; in many cases, their colourful bills play important roles in communication, mating displays, or even regulating body temperature.