A flamboyant splash of colour on any pond, this eye-catching waterfowl is one of the most beautiful species of birds on the planet. The Mandarin Duck is renowned for its striking, colourful plumage, ...

An alpine master of disguise, this hardy bird changes its feathers with the seasons to blend seamlessly into its rugged mountain habitat. The Rock Ptarmigan exhibits remarkable seasonal plumage ...

Bursting with vibrant colours, these chatty parrots bring a tropical flair to urban parks and backyards across Australia. The Rainbow Lorikeet is a vibrant, small parrot with striking multicoloured ...

Despite their incredible diversity in shape, color, and size, most people find it easy to distinguish birds from other vertebrate classes like mammals and reptiles. The tiny, jewel-like Hummingbird is ...

Plunging from dizzying heights, this high-speed, fish-catching missile of the bird world transforms coastal waters into its own dramatic hunting ground. The Northern Gannet is a striking seabird with ...

Birds’ wings are arguably their most beautiful features. The grace of their form and movement and the amazing range of plumage and color patterns of the avian wing have captivated us throughout ...

Pelicans are unmistakable with their enormous bills and giant webbed feet. There are only eight species of pelicans, though they are distributed across every continent except the Arctic and Antarctica ...

We’ve all seen those romantic photos, with a pair of loved-up swans forming a perfect, symmetrical heart shape with their long necks. Pairs are said to form strong bonds, but is that true for all ...

The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is one of America’s most eye-catching songbirds. One of seven Oriole species in the US, these colorful birds delight birdwatchers yearly when they return to feed ...

Ducks belong to the Anatidae family, which contains some 174 species spread across 43 genera. With their broad and stout body, large beaks and webbed feet, ducks are a common and recognisable sight ...

Budgies – or budgerigars to give them their full official name – are sociable and fascinating birds, also known as parakeets in some countries. Although native to Australia, they are kept as pets all ...

Teeth play a fundamental role in the digestive system of a human, chewing food into pieces small enough to be swallowed and pass out of the stomach. But without teeth, how do birds process any large ...