By its simplest definition, a vulture is a bird of prey that feeds on carrion, which is the meat of dead animals. The media has often portrayed the vulture as a harbinger of death in books and films.

All the season’s colors made the gray mockingbird seem so majestic,” says Birds & Blooms reader Sujata Roy. In addition to gray birds, you should learn to identify these small red birds. Canada Jay ...

Gray rat snakes are among the most common snakes in Mississippi. Their unique body shape helps them climb almost anything. What you need to know ...

Learn more about Eotephradactylus mcintireae, the oldest Late Triassic Pterosaur in North America that was about the size of sea gull.

Bears may have big hands, but some birds of prey give them a run for their money. Discover birds with talons larger than bear claws.

Here's everything to know about coyotes in Arizona, including how to keep coyotes out of your yard and what to do if a coyote ...

From gliding to farting, snakes have bizarre superpowers. Celebrate National Snake Day with these shocking behaviors.

I had my first fall migrant in the yard — a male rufous hummingbird. It is amazing how early these guys show up each year. It has ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is set to launch its annual campaign to remove invasive snakes from ...

Scientists have unearthed in Arizona fossils from an assemblage of animals, including North America's oldest-known flying ...

Many folks in southern coastal areas know about strand feeding, the remarkable fish-catching behavior demonstrated by bottlenose dolphins. A pod of dolphins will corral a school of fish, propelling ...

Birding experts say that the loud noises and bright lights from fireworks and other Fourth of July pyrotechnics can harm or even scare to death Florida shorebirds.