It's been a cold winter in Washington, D.C., but over at the Smithsonian's American Art Museum, there's a flutter of exotic real and imaginary birds, created by 12 contemporary artists, in an exhibit ...

Nothing is more relaxing than watching birds outside your window. What if the feeder is as amazing as the birds? These bird feeders are beautiful enough to qualify as art. Backyard birds bring an ...

Celebrate National Bird Day on Jan. 5 by appreciating all things bird. From their lovely songs to their ornate plumage, honor our flying friends with this collection of beautiful birds and a few fine ...

It's always fun to watch birds perched on your backyard trees or feeding stations. And if they happen to be a rare sight in your area? You could easily spend a few hours looking up their ID, logging ...

In June 1844, farmers Jón Brandsson and Sigurður Ísleifsson, along with 12 others, made the perilous journey by boat from Iceland to the island of Eldey. They were searching for great auks: black and ...

They are small songbirds in the family Parulidae, active hunters of insects that are frequently adorned with splashes of bright color, most often yellow. Like other insect-eating birds, they have thin ...

Did you know that the only poisonous bird in the world is the Hooded Pitohui? It carries toxins in its skin and feathers. Birds are amazing creatures. There are over 11,000 species worldwide. They ...

Attracting colorful songbirds to your yard is certainly an enjoyable experience, but some species can create more problems than they are worth. Blue jays, with their beautiful plumage and bold ...

I've found that a bird bath can be one of the most charming and rewarding additions to my yard. But for me, the beauty of a bird bath isn’t just about how it looks – when placed thoughtfully and in ...

The American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., has gathered the work of artists who paint, photograph and sculpt winged creatures — underscoring... Beautiful Bird Exhibit Spotted At Smithsonian It's ...