Long before humans walked the Earth, the skies of South America were ruled by a colossal bird. Argentavis magnificens, one of the largest flying birds ever discovered, had a wingspan so wide that it ...

From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Argentavis magnificens was so massive it should’ve stayed ...

Birds, by design, tend to be small, light and streamlined. Yet there are some that push the boundaries of size. Here is the avian world’s best example of an ultra-heavyweight flyer. Birds of prey are ...

Great blue herons are tall, lanky birds often seen walking slowly across wetlands while hunting. However, it is not until ...

INDIANA, USA — It is migration season, and a large wave of birds are expected to fly north over Indiana skies: 12 million birds may be fly over us Sunday night and Monday night put together (April ...

The Wright Brothers studied bird flight before they designed the first airplane. Now modern aircraft fly higher and faster than any bird, yet no manufactured device matches the graceful movements and ...

As late summer fades into autumn, Indiana’s skies transform into a living highway. Billions of birds begin their fall migration, heading south on a journey that spans hundreds — or even thousands — of ...