When you think of tropical biodiversity, you may picture flocks of colorful birds flitting through lush foliage—but what you are less likely to imagine is the plethora of parasites and pathogens ...

A wild African bird that will famously lead people to trees filled with honeycomb seems to somehow learn the distinct whistles and calls of the human foragers who live near them. Scientists have long ...

Numbers have dropped, in some cases sharply, for nearly all of the 42 raptor species surveyed in sub-Saharan regions. By Rachel Nuwer Silhouettes of patrolling raptors filled skies throughout Africa ...

Colin Beale receives funding from The Leverhulme Trust, Defra, USAID and the Natural Environment Research Council. Like millions of people around the world, I love watching birds. They’re so ...

Introduced by esteemed conservationist Jane Goodall and narrated by National Geographic’s Bill Jones, the film features stories of competition, courtship, family, hunting and flight to illustrate the ...

In Johannesburg, the Bostrychia hagedash, more commonly known as the hadeda, comes from Africa's tropical jungles to roost in residential yards and trees. Some people love them, but others say the ...

Birds can be much more than just beautiful creatures in a cage. For many pet lovers, birds become cherished companions responsive, affectionate, and even playful. While not all birds crave human ...