Although sometimes overlooked, a bird's tail is much more useful than you realize. Learn fascinating bird tail facts.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Migratory birds are some of nature’s most efficient ...

Most bird wings are far from aerodynamically optimal, suggesting evolution often settles for “good enough” instead of perfect ...

A little over a year ago, Marcela Uhart was walking on the beach in Punta Delgada, Argentina. It was peak breeding session on this peninsula known for its rich marine wildlife. Usually, the salty ...

Michigan could see more than 12.1 million birds fly overhead Monday night, May 18, amid spring bird migration.