Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are common bird beak types you should look for and how they help birds ...

The Eastern bluebird faced extinction. Then, a couple from Brooklyn Center brought out the hammer, nails and plywood.

Ravens have long captivated humans with their mysterious black feathers and haunting calls, but their real magic lies in ...

The average length of a sword -billed hummingbird’s beak ranges from 8 to 12 centimeters (3.1–4.7 inches). Their beaks are ...

A bird with its beak wrapped in discarded fabric was incredibly lucky to cross paths with a good samaritan in Orlando, Florida, recently. Austin Ward was walking his dog when he stumbled upon the ...

Çağan Şekercioğlu was an ambitious, but perhaps naive graduate student when, 26 years ago, he embarked on a simple data-compilation project that would soon evolve into a massive career-defining ...

Antarctica's Southern Ocean is one of the most demanding places on Earth when it comes to survival. Its waters plunge below freezing, long periods of darkness restrict growth and feeding, and food ...

Life reconstruction of Platysomus, with open mouth showing toothplate on the floor of the mouth supported by gill bones. Credit: Joschua Knüppe A University of Michigan researcher has discovered an ...

Abstract: Three-dimensional (3-D) modeling is becoming an increasingly prevalent technique to model more complex device structures. However, this alone is insufficient to accurately model large area ...

Birds have evolved beaks in fascinating shapes and sizes, each serving a unique purpose. From breaking tough shells to sipping nectar or even digging holes, these unusual beaks highlight nature’s ...