Have you ever heard of the smelly bird that has claws on its wings? Yes, such an animal does exist—and it’s called the hoatzin. This bird is known for its rotten scent, thanks to its hardworking ...

The problem of birds attacking or crashing into windows surfaces repeatedly. I can't run the answer every week in The Patriot-News, but I can post the following compilation of my previous coverage on ...

A study of the claws of ancient flying reptiles known as pterosaurs suggests that some of the creatures may have walked like present-day herons and used claws on their wings to hold prey. In modern ...

Q: The attached photo is what appears to be a juvenile red-headed woodpecker that was at the feeder today. I was unable to see the wings before it flew off so all I have seen is what is in the photo.