Shutterstock It is common to say that something is as light as a feather in order to mean that something doesn’t weigh much ...

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind.

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 ...

I took my first serious bird tour in September 2005. That was a monthlong trip through northern Peru with Manu Expeditions and the legendary Barry Walker. I had knocked around Mexico and made a few ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...

It’s winter. Nights are long, often cold. Days are short, sometimes with a sun that acts like it doesn’t want to come out. Depending on our disposition and age, we might smile or growl about the cold ...

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...

There are very good reasons why many birds choose to leave for a warmer climate in the fall, despite the risks of migration.

A tropical bird’s feather structure inspires a new, wearable ultrablack fabric.

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...