Found across South and Southeast Asia, the common tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) is just 4 to 5 inches long and weighs less ...

Over the years, scientists have learned about literally thousands of different bird species, and each one sports a distinctive beak shape. But why do bird beaks come in so many different shapes and ...

One lucky toucan going by the name of Tieta in Brazil has received a 3D-printed beak after an unknown accident occurred in the wild, breaking off half of the top portion of its beak. It’s believed to ...

We love a good story about 3D printing being used for medical purposes, and few are as heartwarming as that of Victoria the Brazilian goose. Victoria, discovered on the São Paulo coast in 2015, was ...

Have you ever wondered why the Bald Eagle’s beak has a sharp curve at the end of the top of the beak yet sparrows’ beaks are short and end in a conical shape? A macaw’s beak is short and curved on the ...

Disabled animals often require more care, and can struggle in wild or semi-wild settings. However, for Bruce the kea, a parrot living in a wildlife reserve in New Zealand, he’s proved that only having ...

Homing pigeons rely on iron-loaded immune cells in their livers to sense Earth’s magnetic field, a biological compass system ...

HOUSTON — Residents along Brays Bayou are worried about a bird that has found itself in a precarious situation. The blue heron has trash stuck on its beak, preventing it from eating. Usually, walkers ...

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A third duck whose beak was removed was found at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley, and animal advocates said they’re concerned the animals are being targeted and harmed by someone. “Our ...