Michigan could see more than 6.7 million birds fly overhead Thursday night, May 21, amid spring migration.

According to bird experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman, much about bird flying is dependent on the species, season, and what else the bird is doing. Songbirds that feed on insects vary in the elevation ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...

Michigan could see more than 12.1 million birds fly overhead Monday night, May 18, amid spring bird migration.

How do birds of prey fly? They have special adaptations that allow them to take off quickly, fly fast and soar for hours. What would it take for us to fly like that? Science Trek is available to ...

Most bird wings are far from aerodynamically optimal, suggesting evolution often settles for “good enough” instead of perfect ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Migratory birds are some of nature’s most efficient ...

How many birds fly into buildings? You may be surprised to learn it's a very high number each year, higher than previous ...

As millions of migratory birds pass through Chicago each spring, volunteers race to rescue injured birds and document deadly ...

Migratory reflex and navigational skills appear to be written in their genes. Captive birds have been observed getting pretty fidgety and changing their sleep patterns right before their natural ...

Swifts practically live in the sky. These birds skip land for nearly a year, doing everything midair, from eating to sleeping. They travel thousands of miles without ever stopping to perch. Scientists ...