When it comes to feet, the earliest-known bird species had more in common with Velociraptors than cardinals. Modern bird feet have a hind toe that points backward and helps the birds perch on branches ...

All bird feet are not the same. One size does not fit all. Different birds have different jobs in this world, and their feet, one of the main tools for the work they do, have evolved to fit the task.

Researchers say the feathered specimen known as “Ugly Foot” or “Hobbit Foot” offers long-sought clues to the evolutionary path of birds. By Nicholas St. Fleur In the bustling amber markets of Myanmar, ...

The adult bald eagle dropped to eye height and cruised across the rocky point, made a remarkable U-turn and immediately plunged its legs into the water, rising quickly with a small fish. No hesitation ...

Explore how birds’ bills and feet help them survive in different habitats. Robert S. Ellarson explores how bird species use their bills and feet to thrive in diverse habitats. Learn how seed-cracking ...

Mattresses, boat parts, toys, cans of insect spray, plastic trash bags, and Styrofoam packing fodder are only some of the trash that the local Audubon Society takes out of San Diego County wetlands ...

Despite being evolved to endure the winter cold, birds can still use some help from us to stay warm. Songbirds do get cold feet when winter hits. The surface temperature of their toes might be barely ...

Why do some birds hop while others walk or run? Ever notice that? Sparrows hop. Crows walk. Sparrows are small and crows are big. Small birds, particularly songbirds, have short legs. Hopping is the ...