Birds

Surprisingly a bird indigenous to the Philippines has eluded scientists and birders.

When it spots its prey while in flight over a body of water, it can dive 100 feet to capture fish for dinner. Simultaneously, while not missing a beat a photographer was able to capture each phase of an osprey's plunge on camera.

It occurs in northeastern South America from Venezuela east across the Guianas to northeastern Brazil. Sightings indicate they are best found in elevations of 500m (.3 miles). But can they travel distances?

The Great Rift Valley Flyway which connects Europe, Asia, and Africa is one of the globe's most essential bird migratory corridors. This instinctual passage is comprised of five hundred million birds of 350 species.

One story that's slipped under the radar is the potential extinction of the helmeted hornbill of Southeast Asia.

How can it not be spring yet? It seems like I've been putting up with this for months now.

There are 9,000 to 10,000 species of birds in the world and they are the most amazing creatures. Some people spend all of their free time watching for different birds and keeping track of all the species they see. For bird lovers everywhere there are these delightful Plush Audubon Birds to give and keep.

This is the heart-warming and heart-breaking rescue tale of a pigeon named Herman that cannot fly and a puppy named Lundy that cannot walk. Bring out the tissues and read on for more.