The discovery of yet another unique animal species from Rēkohu Chatham Islands illustrates how the physical qualities of an animal are influenced by its surroundings. New research led by the ...

Birdsong is incredibly important for nearly every bird species on Earth, as it plays a role in mating and communication. Now, scientists have discovered that birdsong actually follows a human ...

A new bird-like dinosaur species has been discovered with unusually large and “robust” clawed hands, shedding more light on early adaptations that led to the evolution of birds. The dinosaur, named ...

The discovery of yet another unique animal species from Rēkohu Chatham Islands illustrates how the physical qualities of an animal are influenced by its surroundings. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...

A new study has found climate change has impacted the abundance of tropical bird species. The study used open-source data to map the population of 3,000 bird species worldwide over a 70 year period.

Jack Ashby is affiliated with the Natural Sciences Collections Association. One day in August, 1875, a greyish-blue parrot was shot on a small island in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius. It was the ...

Artistic reconstruction of a female Rēkohu shelduck (Tadorna rekohu) showing the darker plumage common in birds isolated on islands. Artwork by Sasha Votyakova ...

Protecting rare or endangered species is a vital step in keeping ecosystems' biodiversity thriving. A recent ban has been passed in Punjab, India, that will help protect rare birds and some other ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WLUK) -- As fall migration is getting underway in parts of Northeast Wisconsin, some birds are starting to appear. Experts say chimney swifts gather in large flocks at dusk before ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...