Unusual traits include having hollow toe bones ... bright-red air sac when looking for a mate. Although a coastal bird, they don’t swim. Instead, they skim the water’s surface, picking up ...

From tools for fishing to built-in filters, these six birds have some of the most unusual beak designs in the animal kingdom. Toucans possess the largest bird bills at 7.5 inches, used for ...

An unusual bird known to find temporary comfort in the ... data center demand growth The black-bellied ducks are native to coastal areas, breed in Texas and aren't destructive to the land, she ...

A STONE curlew — one of Britain’s rarest and most secretive birds — caused a stir among birdwatchers at Walton Hall Marshes. The bird, known for its large yellow eyes and eerie nocturnal calls, was ...

Scientists are trying to find out why some 20,000 guillemots have died in recent weeks along the Dutch coast. The birds were all emaciated and there are fears they may have been victims of a spill ...