The notion of owls as wise birds has its roots in Ancient Greece and mythology. "Owls have enthralled humanity for centuries, earning a reputation for wisdom that persists into modern society," said ...

The populations of some Latin American birds are declining, even in the countries they symbolize. An Indigenous man seated near an Andean condor at Puracé National Natural Park in Colombia. The condor ...

Our nation’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, using quill pens made from the flight feathers of geese and swans. The use of feathers to sign a proclamation for a new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The bald eagle is associated with America as a national symbol — as American as apple pie — but it’s never been official.

The bald eagle, an historic symbol of the nation for more than 200 years, made a soaring comeback from near extinction, and now, finally, has been officially named America's national bird. President ...

Birds have long been seen as more than just beautiful creatures. In many traditions, especially in India, certain birds are ...

The bald eagle is out of the woods but other birds of prey are in trouble. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. An icon of ...

The beloved symbol of the United States of America is threatened right now. I'm not talking about the juiced-up baseball player, the dollar sign, or the hamburger that's too big to fit into your mouth ...

The American tropics are uniquely blessed with birds. Thirty-six percent of the world’s 11,000 bird species live in the region south of the border between the United States and Mexico, more than in ...