Recent research has challenged a fundamental assumption about bird migration, revealing that escaping to warmer climates during the winter doesn't actually save birds energy. The research, which ...

Why Do Birds Migrate North in Spring? Flying north might seem daunting, but birds do it for good reasons. Species that journey to the tropics for winter must compete with year-round tropical residents ...

Beginning in March, the ruby-throated hummingbird migrates from the Gulf Coast to southern Canada. Here's how you can improve your chances of seeing one.

Every year, billions of birds migrate in and out of the United States. And across the world, birds fly thousands of miles to reach their seasonal destinations. Some birds, like the Arctic tern (Sterna ...

Hundreds and hundreds of years ago, a bird species called the northern bald ibis, with its bald red head and long curved beak, was a common sight across Europe and North Africa until it was hunted to ...

As many as 3 million birds have flown through Lexington in just one spring day, and some stand out as fan-favorites. The Central Kentucky Audubon Society and the Kentucky Ornithological Society ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Birds have an arsenal of senses they use to orient themselves — some we're familiar with, and ...

As spring approaches, the weather is getting warmer and birds will begin migrating north again. With this in mind, it brings up the question: How do birds know how to migrate? Luckily, Dr. Michael P.