With so many bird species on earth, it is no surprise that there are a huge variety of physical traits often reflective of their environments. Beaks are one of the traits documented in Charles...

There are many reasons why birds may have black and white plumage, including the fact that they may use it to hide from predators (camouflage), that they use it to identify their own species, and...

Whether it’s due to natural or sexual selection, there are potentially hundreds of bird species across the world that have blue heads. This phenomenon, where you see different species displaying...

Swans are some of the most majestic birds you can find in the water. However, their numbers are actually quite limited as there are only a few species of them. There are currently 7 species of...

Toucans are some of the most recognizable birds in the wild, mainly due to their brilliantly colorful appearances and their large beak. Despite sharing several common traits, there are over 40 toucan...

American Goldfinches, with their brilliant yellow feathers and delightful songs, are some of the most recognizable birds in the world. But what fuels these tiny birds? What do they feed on to...