It was a spirited debate between friends that surfaced every time we got together. It was not about politics, the economy or the weather, but the more significant question, do birds have bills or ...

When driving along South Carolina’s coastal waterways, wetlands and estuaries, you may find yourself spotting a small, strange-looking bird with a long, curved beak. Those little birds are white ibis.

Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are common bird beak types you should look for and how they help birds find food.

When driving along South Carolina’s coastal waterways, wetlands and estuaries, you may find yourself spotting a small, strange-looking bird with a long, curved beak. Those little birds are white ibis.

We get captivated by a bird’s plumage and may not think to notice its beak, which is critical to the bird’s identity. I’ve often heard people yell “flamingo!” when they see a pink-plumed bird feeding ...