Springtime in Minnesota brings a flurry of bird migration, with millions of birds like Baltimore Orioles taking flight at ...

Birds have an ability to fly through obstacles by shifting their shape in flight, which is difficult to reproduce in uncrewed aerial vehicles, commonly known as UAVs or drones. A new study from ...

Hawks and raptors use midday thermals to push themselves higher into the sky, using less energy overall. There are many signs birdwatchers can use to properly identify a species of raptor, including ...

Most birds migrate at night, while people sleep. The birds are guided by stars, the Earth's magnetic field and sounds. Purdue ...

From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance flight. Here is the science behind this clever energy-saving strategy.

BirdCast radar tracking has taken some of the mystery out of bird migration patterns, showing that 80% move after dark.

Hands-on classes are available to let you experience hawks in flight and up close.

During the month of March, there is enough of a migration occurring across the US to turn certain ridges, lakes, headlands, and coastal peninsulas into moving corridors of hawks, eagles, falcons, and ...