According to bird experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman, much about bird flying is dependent on the species, season, and what else the bird is doing. Songbirds that feed on insects vary in the elevation ...

Crows and ravens look frustratingly similar at first glance, but once you know what to look for, the differences are ...

TROY — The estimated 10,500 crows that bed down in the city every night are in for a rude awakening over the coming week as the city sics federal wildlife biologists on them in an effort to get the ...

Seattle has a thing about crows. Crows are ubiquitous to the city — a single roost at the University of Washington Bothell campus is home to as many as 16,000 birds. The sight of thousands of crows ...

Birds fly in a V formation to save energy. The bird in front creates lift for those behind. This teamwork makes long flights easier. Scientists studie ...

Pelicans are strong fliers and calm swimmers. They float on water and scoop fish into their large throat pouch while swimming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...