A striking hoopoe bird with a bright orange crest and black-tipped feathers perches against a tree trunk. Its unique ...

I was lucky to spot this Eurasian hoopoe right as it was preparing its nest. With its striking crown and vibrant feathers, it worked tirelessly on the tree trunk, completely absorbed in the task at ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically HPAI H5N1, commonly referred to as “bird flu,” has rippled far beyond farms and impacted Americans of all walks of life, whether they know it or ...

The world’s largest colony of northern gannets was decimated by bird flu in 2022. Now, as their numbers climb again, researchers are collecting data to understand the virus’ lasting effects ...

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To our eyes, they often are a blur. But high-speed cameras show us what makes these birds perfect flying machines. A captive Anna’s hummingbird feeds while hovering before an optical illusion in a ...

Since 2010 the record price for this artist at auction is 37,500 USD for Prototype Hoopoe Bird Sculpture, sold at Edelman Arts in 2012. In the past 12 months, their architecture & design have averaged ...