After hovering near the brink of extinction, the bald eagle has made a bold comeback, further justifying its iconic status.

From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.

An adult male bald eagle has been successfully released back into the wild in Tacoma after a month-long rehabilitation ...

The state agency cites a 1972 federal ban on DDT, which significantly weakens eagles’ eggshells, as a major factor in the ...

Georgia’s bald eagles are having an average nesting year – and that’s good news, according to the scientists who study them.

America's national bird is doing great. The government's proposed cuts to nature protections could put that at risk.

You’ve probably seen a bald eagle in a film or TV show, where the bird soars gracefully and swoops with might to catch its ...

Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 migratory game bird seasons have been set. There are two significant changes to waterfowl seasons. The ...

Long Island’s last commercial duck farm is rebuilding after a bird flu outbreak forced the destruction of its entire 100,000-bird flock in January. The first wave of more than 900 ...

2020 saw the start of two global pandemics. Covid-19, of course, but also H5N1 bird flu, which has since swept around the world leaving millions of dead wild birds in its wake. It has reached ...

An American bald eagle is perched on a branch searching for fish in north Idaho. Image by gjohnstonphoto via Depositphotos. Young bald eagles exhibit a distinctive food-begging behavior that provides ...

Many birds sing during the day, but some prefer the night. Nine species are known for their nocturnal songs. The Northern Mockingbird mimics calls in North America. The Common Nightingale sings ...