Here is a look at birds' spiritual meanings in folklore, native cultures, and modern beliefs. Symbol of love: In Greek mythology, the sparrow was one of the birds associated with Aphrodite, the ...

More than 99% of birds can fly. But that still leaves many species that evolved to be flightless, including penguins, ostriches, and kiwi birds. In a new study in the journal Evolution ...

Kiwi allergies can cause mild symptoms at first, but they can also get worse over time. Reactions may start with an itchy, tingly mouth, but later on cause stomach pains, rash, or trouble breathing.

Whether you're scanning the night sky for constellations, spotting birds in the backyard or enjoying scenic hikes, a quality pair of binoculars brings distant wonders into clear view.

Since late 2024, the avian influenza virus H5N1 has been spreading rapidly through wild bird populations, possibly spurred by fall migration. Waterfowl and seabirds have been hit hard, though ...

Share on Pinterest A recent CDC MMWR report shows three new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be slowly spreading. Johanna Moya/Getty Images A growing bird flu ...

Part of Good Smile Company’s well-known Nendoroid series, the Jollibee figure stands at approximately 10 centimeters and features a chibi-style design with interchangeable parts. It comes with ...

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Tech company Bird, formerly known as MessageBird, is leaving the Netherlands and restructuring its operations across six global hubs, CEO Robert Vis announced. The move marks a major shift for the ...

Researchers have been eavesdropping on an unusual family of crows in Spain, collecting data on hundreds of thousands of different sounds the birds made. Small microphones recorded a variety of ...

Bird flu may be spreading between people and cats more than previously thought, a new federal study said. The findings published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ...