About Birds Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. Many can also run, jump, swim, and dive. Some, like penguins, have lost the ability to fly but retained their wings.

Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates (vertebrates have backbones) and are the only animals with feathers. Although all birds have wings, a few species can't fly.

May 5, 2021 · Every spring and fall, a spectacle unfolds in the night sky as millions of birds attempt long, perilous journeys between their summer breeding and wintering grounds.

May 5, 2025 · How do birds remain immune? Another enduring mystery is how the birds protect themselves from the deadly toxin they carry.

Learn about the dozens of species called birds of paradise. Discover the dramatic, brightly colored plumage that sets them apart from their peers.

50 Birds, 50 States Barry the bald eagle soars from coast to coast to meet state birds and learn about their homes. Each episode is an animated rap music video focusing on the big cities, history, …

Mar 4, 2025 · Before descending to their nighttime roosts, the birds put on one of nature’s most spectacular displays.

Jun 5, 2025 · Some birds may become more aggressive because cities are rich in food sources—and so there’s strong competition to establish a foothold.

Mar 7, 2025 · Using an innovative approach that combined advanced technology, scientists developed a “robotic tutor,” a device capable of emitting the forgotten melody so that young birds could learn from it.

Apr 3, 2025 · Scientists are researching how coots and other birds adapt to urban environments and whether that move is even a good thing.