A bird beak is the most important resource it has, and every species has one solely designed for survival. Birds use beaks for just about everything: building nests, feeding their young, cleaning ...

We all enjoy seeing birds in our gardens. But how much do you know about a bird anatomy? If you asked the average person to describe a bird, the answer probably would be a quick overview of its ...

Over the years, scientists have learned about literally thousands of different bird species, and each one sports a distinctive beak shape. But why do bird beaks come in so many different shapes and ...

Some great tits in the United Kingdom are getting long in the beak — and it may have something to do with a British fondness for bird feeders. In other studies, bird beaks have been shown to be ...

A study offers the latest evidence of the problem-solving prowess of the clever birds. By Carolyn Wilke Rosy-faced lovebirds are charismatic, petite parrots. They also aren’t afraid to use their heads ...

The highest rate of beak abnormalities ever recorded in wild bird populations has been detected in Alaska and the Northwest, according to a new study. "The prevalence of these strange deformities is ...

The Latin name is easy to confuse with the sacred flowers of an aquatic perennial from tropical regions of Asia, or a funny looking British sport coupe. Lotus berthelotii is a diminutive terrestrial ...