The Wright Brothers studied bird flight before they designed the first airplane. Now modern aircraft fly higher and faster than any bird, yet no manufactured device matches the graceful movements and ...

Winglets are used by airlines for a good reason — they save companies money by allowing airplanes to fly more efficiently, ...

Three rare bird species were sighted in Alabama over the last week. See which unique species were spotted and what we know ...

As North America moves into spring, hummingbirds are migrating north. Hummingbird Central uses crowdsourced sightings to show ...

Thousands of new species are found each year. Here are three of our most recent eye-catching stories. The new species was named Hewitsonia rogerioi, or Rogério’s Hewitsonia, honoring Angolan nature ...

How a winter irruption of white-winged crossbills in the Adirondacks sparked a lifelong passion for birdwatching.

The only thing more incredible than how fast a hummingbird flaps its wings is how it builds its nest. These birds are masters ...

When operating at the higher speeds, being maneuverable and agile is likely a greater advantage than being stealthy—making ...

Did you know there is a wonderful place dedicated to all things hummingbirds called the Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History? It is a wonderful nature preserve in South Carolina that's not ...

KK: For birds, keeping their plumage clean isn’t about good looks or vanity—it’s essential to their health. Feathers are ...

March 25 - The Detroit Red Wings' postseason hopes are fading fast after the team looked poised to make a return to the playoffs approximately one month ago. Detroit (33-31-6, 72 points ...

1979 — Indiana State, led by Larry Bird, advances to the NCAA Championship game by squeezing ... getting an assist in the second period of the Penguins’ 4-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. 1994 — ...