Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size - from the straw-like beak of a hummingbird to the slicing, knife-like beak of an eagle. We have found, however, that this incredible diversity is ...

Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size, but what determines the form they will take? Just how exactly […] ...

It is endowed with birds that have beautiful covers of feathers on their bodies and perform unmissable courtship dances. But the vibrant and colourful beaks are one among those features that often ...

The jungle is full of sounds. Due to humid temperatures, life thrives in these thick ecosystems, and so do the sounds those ...

As he trekked across the English countryside, 46-year-old Matt Trevelyan caused quite a stir with his attention-grabbing outfit ...

The bird species called the Andean Cock of the Rock is known for the large feathery bulb on it's face, but what is it use for?

Raptors are carnivores and have two physical characteristics that distinguish them from other birds: beaks with a 90-degree curve, and very sharp and powerful claws. "Only those that meet these ...

The basilisk lizard, often called the “Jesus lizard,” has an amazing skill that it can run on water. This native from Central and South America, uses its long toes and webbed feet to slap the ...

Hummingbirds are reaching the U.S.'s northernmost states as the small but mighty birds wrap up their spring migration season. Known for their impossibly fast wings and long, slender beaks ...

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