Scientists already knew that birds evolved from dinosaurs. But thanks to a Yale-led study published Wednesday in the journal Nature, they know what the first bird beak looked like during that ...

Certain birds in the U.K. have longer beaks than their non-U.K. brethren of the same species. Evolutionary biologists suggest that it’s the British people’s fondness for setting out bird feeders that ...

From their feathers to feet, learn more about the major features of bird anatomy and what makes these fascinating animals so ...

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 ...

Michael Hanson/ Yale University One of the fragments of Ichthyornis dispar skull the researchers examined for this study was found over a century ago, but scientists hadn’t put together the pieces of ...

Now, researchers have discovered that an iconic bird that inspired the likes of Charles Darwin bore the very first beak. The team reconstructed the ancient beaks of Ichthyornis dispar in a study ...

When it comes to parrot care tips, you know best what your parrots feathers should look like, but fullness is a good thing.

A new study has shed some new light on how the beaks of birds have adapted over time. A study, led by the University of Bristol, has shed some new light on how the beaks of birds have adapted over ...