Important new genetic research reveals that New Zealand's bird of the year is actually three subspecies, and this could help ...

G enetic analysis of the hoiho, also known as the yellow-eyed penguin, has revealed that this species is in fact made up of ...

Genomic research has found the endangered hoiho is made up of three distinct subspecies, a discovery that may help guard ...

The Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) has filed High Court proceedings against the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, challenging a recent decision to close a portion of northern hoiho habitat to ...

Standing in a northern Everglades marsh in 2015, biologist Corey Callaghan watched as an enormous flock of tree swallows wheeled in the morning sun. As the mass of birds passed overhead, Callaghan and ...

A study by Alan's Factory Outlet found that birds prefer certain types and colors of vehicles for pooping -- with brown vehicles and Ram trucks topping the list of favorite on-the-fly toilets.

Eastern WA commercial poultry operation confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza. State agencies warn migrating waterfowl increase infection risk for backyard, commercial flocks. Authorities advise ...

The largest-ever study on neophobia, or fear of novelty, has discovered the key reasons why some bird species are more fearful of new things than others. Published in the journal PLOS Biology, the ...

EVANSVILLE — Prosecutors dismissed a domestic battery charge against Evansville weatherman and television reporter Joe Bird due to a lack of evidence. City police arrested Bird on Sept. 27 after a ...

Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks. "We are trying to figure it out, ...

A record-breaking 1 billion birds were in flight over the eastern U.S. overnight on Oct. 8 according to a nonprofit group that tracks the fall migration. Among estimated the 1.25 billion birds, 5 ...