"Cockatiels are overall a sweet, personable little bird, native to Australia," Abbott says. "Males can have extensive ...

Professor Emily Jane McTavish and colleagues at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have mapped the evolution of every known bird ...

For the third time in four years, large numbers of pelicans are requiring rescue as they show clear signs of starvation.

Despite the name, these invasive birds are not actually sparrows but weaver finches, related to other weavers in Africa and elsewhere. European Starling Starlings, which are from Europe and Asia, ...

The creation of three "dire wolf" pups has raised hopes that it may be possible to resurrect extinct animals. But some scientists have grave concerns. Swathes of scientific data deletions are ...

In Asian culture, they are considered the symbol of longevity and good fortune. And considered a lucky omen for any house.