Birds of prey, also known as raptors, consist of hawks, eagles, owls, vultures, condors, and falcons, which can be found in every corner of the world with the exception of Antarctica. There are over ...

In a land without lions, wolves, or even snakes, the apex predator of this realm once had feathers. Before the first Polynesian settlers stepped onto New Zealand’s shores some 750 years ago, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Modern-day eagles are large birds, but they’re nowhere near ...

Birds, by design, tend to be small, light and streamlined. Yet there are some that push the boundaries of size. Here is the avian world’s best example of an ultra-heavyweight flyer. Birds of prey are ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

According to the Department of Conservation, thousands of the birds flock to the Show-Me State each fall from Canada and the ...