Mating dances are not unusual in the bird kingdom, but the displays put on by birds of paradise are mesmerizing. The male bird in the above clip is doing his best to impress a female, and the display ...

The Sorbs of Lusatia, Germany, celebrated an ancient winter tradition known as Vogelhochzeit, or the "Bird's Wedding." Reader Leo Symmank - whose ancestors were among the Sorbs, aka Wends, who ...

And, if you are one of those people who woke up and finally started noticing the birds everywhere, you may be wondering about birds in particular. It might be surprising to learn that birds — like ...

Among birds, females often rule the roost. Not only do females frequently take control in the selection of a mate and over nesting activities, but several female birds also are larger and more ...

Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. Researchers at Rice University have ...