The repeated evolution of huge birds is part of the dinosaurian legacy. Beaked birds were the only dinosaurs to have survived ...

According to the Cornell Lab or Ornithology, there are four general wing shapes that allow birds to do specific things, such as gliding, soaring, hovering or flapping in the most effective ways. The ...

At Birds of Prey Northwest, an Idaho nonprofit, injured raptors, including eagles, falcons and owls are nursed back to health. The organization focuses on rescue, rehabilitation and education.

RSPB Scotland says the bird of prey may have been shot elsewhere before later dying. The birds made their nest on Lincoln Cathedral's main tower where four eggs have been laid. The trust says the ...

On a backcountry hike I enjoyed a much different ... rapid flight and maneuver quickly to capture prey. Elliptical wings allow birds to take off quickly, maneuver well and apply short bursts ...