Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Birds of prey typically fit into a common mold: they are ...

If you ever find yourself wandering through the forests of Peru, you’re likely to notice a unique and colorful bird called the Andean cock-of-the-rock. As you’ll see in this YouTube video, this unique ...

Island birds display unique adaptations, known as island syndrome, with scientists noting changes in reproduction, flight ability, and behavior. These evolutionary shifts, driven by stable ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why it's awesome: The hoatzin is often regarded as one of the world's strangest birds. Hatchlings are born with clawed wings — a ...

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rare hybrid bird identified in a suburb of San Antonio is the result of mating between a male blue jay and a female green jay.

A hunter encountered a leucistic turkey in the Mississippi wilderness on the first day of hunting season, state officials say. Facebook screen grab An odd-looking creature seen only on trail cameras ...