Why do geese fly in a V formation? They have a good reason. Learn how it helps them as they travel long distances for water ...

Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

A recent question from a reader: How are the major wildfires in the West affecting birds, especially migratory species? This is an excellent question and the search for an answer indicates that we may ...

A new study has revealed that firework displays cause significant distress to urban birds, prompting calls for greater ...

As late summer fades into autumn, Indiana’s skies transform into a living highway. Billions of birds begin their fall migration, heading south on a journey that spans hundreds — or even thousands — of ...

BND photojournalist Derik Holtmann recently captured images of a huge flock of birds flying in unison before sunset near Illinois 4 in Mascoutah. A gigantic flock of birds is a familiar site around ...

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reports that after a summer pause, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has returned in significant ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The Wild Bird Fund, a wildlife rescue center in Manhattan, is currently caring for several birds that flew into skyscrapers and buildings in the city last week. "We treat about 1,000 a year. Our ...