Engineers around the world are highly respected for their remarkable creations—planes, helicopters, jets, blimps, and a ...

The Italian ecologist knew the trash hung from the nests of a certain bird, the black kite. But why? Many species of birds decorate their nests to attract a mate—but kites already have partners ...

Kite-flying during Makar Sankranti isn't just a hobby, but a cultural phenomenon that unites communities. The skies are dotted with colorful kites, making it a vibrant sight. Kite-flying has deep ...

Owner of the business, 58-year-old Peter Wiltshire, who has been making kites since 1985, is now joined by his son 17-year-old Malique Wiltshire. “I am just trying to keep the art form alive ...

Swallow-tailed kites flash overhead in Florida during the spring months as they hunt just above the tree canopies.

Known for their "kite-like" glide, this beautiful bird is hard to miss. "They have really long tail feathers that make this beautiful V shape," Carpenter said. "When they are flying, they also ...

Marvin Cole can still remember that time in 1987 when his aunt went to New York and brought him back a fancy bird ... kite and had no idea that these efforts would launch him into a booming kite ...

Swallow-tailed kites are a migratory bird species that can be seen in Florida for a portion of the year. Swallow-tailed kites make their nests in tall trees and are social birds, often ...