Several species of birds from different continents use and understand similar alarm calls when they see an invader that might ...

Brood parasites lay eggs in other species’ nests, forcing the host to raise their offspring. The cost to host species is high ...

The bird flu outbreak that saw millions of chickens culled and a national shortage of eggs has been declared eradicated, but ...

A deadly strain of bird flu has potentially reached one of Australia’s sub-Antarctic islands, sparking dire biosecurity fears ...

The findings of a new study about communication between birds also offer key insights into the origins of language.

Birds whose names begin with the letter Z are a rare and fascinating group in the avian world. From vibrant little finches to ...

Powerful owls prey on possums, and even koalas, but local bird watchers are excited by the discovery of new pairs in South ...

In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, ...

Birds are living jewels of our planet, admired for their colours, patterns, and grace. Some species look so striking that ...

Charles Darwin suggested in 1871 that spoken language originated with instinctive sounds, like squeals or yells, which humans then learned to imitate and modify for specific purposes. Now, scientists ...

The unusual visitor, a relative of the UK's native swift species and typically found in East Asia and Australia ...

The male eastern koel is a shy and retiring character, although you'd never guess it from his trademark call.Experts describe ...