More than 13 million birds are expected to fly south over Michigan Wednesday night, Sept. 9, amid fall migration.

Smithsonian researcher Klara Widrig studies living birds to build 3D models of their ancestors’ anatomies, uncovering how ...

Birds undertake incredible migrations across thousands of kilometres, yet many can find their way with surprising accuracy. They use a combination of natural navigation tools, including the Sun, stars ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Migratory birds are some of nature’s most efficient ...

The fall bird migration is picking up with more than 7 million expected to take to the air over Michigan Thursday night.

Who hasn't dreamed of flying like a bird? But do birds actually enjoy flying as much as we imagine? A new study by researchers at Utrecht University shows that galahs, Australian cockatoos, almost ...

Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do they manage it? Scientists built a flight chamber to find out. Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do ...

A digital migration map offers a look at birds' path south from Michigan in real time. Here's what to know.

How do birds of prey fly? They have special adaptations that allow them to take off quickly, fly fast and soar for hours. What would it take for us to fly like that? Science Trek is available to ...

Scientists have known for years that birds like geese and ibises gain an aerodynamic advantage from flying in a "V" formation. Now, researchers from Brown University have provided new insights into ...