McCloud is a white Indian peahen, but she's not an albino bird. While albinism does occur, McCloud has a more common genetic ...

Did you know that the only poisonous bird in the world is the Hooded Pitohui? It carries toxins in its skin and feathers. Birds are amazing creatures. There are over 11,000 species worldwide. They ...

The son of Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke has set out on a 140km (87 mile) fundraising walk for Alzheimer's research ...

Beauty in the animal kingdom isn’t just for show—it’s a survival tool, a way to attract mates, or even a disguise. A bird’s ...

The Red-necked Grebe is considered very rare in the UK, especially during the winter months. The Red-necked Grebe is ...

NEW YORK - To woo mates, male golden pheasants are dressed to impress. They strut around with cinnamon-colored tail quills and a striped hood of orange and black feathers. Then there is its forehead ...

I’m delighted to regularly look out of my kitchen window and spot an Anna’s hummingbird at the feeder which hangs from my ...

Few birds represent Minnesota winters as perfectly as the black-capped chickadee. Small, round, and endlessly cheerful, this ...

The sunlight reflecting off the frost that covered the trees was a beautiful and welcome sight last week. The glittering ...

From forests to oceans, some animals shimmer like gold. Why do these birds, fish, and mammals glow in brilliant yellow and ...

When choosing where to place a bird feeder in your yard, don't just pick a spot that's easy to see; consider threats like ...

Winter arrived early this year, and unlike such occasions in the past decade, she has decided to stay. The temperatures have been consistently below freezing since Thanksgiving and it has actually ...