The cougar was euthanized, and his tissue samples, which were tested for a number of diseases, revealed the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu. Less than two weeks later, ...

These sculptures are the creative work of artists from the UK and beyond, with designs reflecting the beauty of the local ...

This tiny bird sculpture was created 40,000 years ago by early humans in Europe who carved the key animals in their lives.

State of the Birds Report highlights the urgent need for conservation as North American bird populations continue to fall.

Leading the restoration efforts is the Christman Company, a firm with deep expertise in historic preservation. Founded in 1894, Christman has developed a detailed plan to restore the building while ...

On females and young birds, look for orange on sides and tail. For photos, videos and more ... A calliope hummingbird sits at a feeder with a bowl design and yellow decorations. Martina Nordstrand ...

AN American bird of prey rarely seen outside of captivity in the UK has been spotted by birdwatchers in an Essex town. The rare red-tailed hawk, native to North America but usually kept in ...

White-tailed eagles are the UK's largest birds of prey with wingspans of about 2.4m (7.8ft). Mr Richards said it was "very rare" to see such a bird at the local reserve and to his knowledge ...

Juniper berries (modified cones produced by the female tree) are not only an essential component of gin but relished by a host of wintering birds, among them the American Robin, bluebirds, chickadees, ...

A microscope image of H5N1 avian influenza. Credit: CDC and NIAID Bird flu, or H5N1 avian influenza, has been circulating across North America since 2022, infecting birds, livestock, wildlife, pets, ...

pushing back bird diversification by 20 million years. One, Baminornis zhenghensis, had a short tail and mixed dinosaur-like and bird-like traits. The second, an isolated furcula, may belong to ...