The small and colorful manakin has perplexed scientists for more than century. New research shows how this strange bird that fascinated Charles Darwin makes sound during courtship — not with song, but ...

Experience the serene beauty of a tropical beach with this relaxing nature video. Featuring a traditional Thai longtail boat gently resting on crystal-clear turquoise waters, the scene is set against ...

The Banded Ground Cocoo (Neomorphus radiolosus, left) and the Purple Chested Hummingbird (Polyerata rosenbergi) are among the birds recorded in tropical reforestation plots in Ecuador. Tropical ...

The Audubon Zoo is set to unveil on Friday a walk-through exhibit with more than 70 rare birds from tropical and semitropical regions around the world. In Wings of the World, an immersive experience ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.