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.

Owls, ospreys, and more!

From stretched wings to hidden beaks, see striking photographs of birds in their global habitats.

The birds’ PR problem has real-world consequences. It causes us to overlook the vultures’ fascinating behavior and vital role in our ecosystem. Without vultures, bad things happen.

Aug 21, 2025 · Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

What happens to your brain when you see a bird in nature? A new study has surprising insights into how spending time outside affects our wellbeing—and which parts of nature may be more ...

Looking across the assortment of birds featured here, you’ll notice that each species is vastly different from the others, either in color, shape, or feather arrangement.

Oct 28, 2025 · Elmley’s marshlands are home to some of the UK’s most threatened birds. And exploring it, and its five-mile-long network of walking trails, is best done slowly.

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.

Try making this one from the Nat Geo Kids book Bird Guide of North America. The birds won't know the difference between your DIY craft and an expensive store-bought one!