About Birds Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. Many can also run, jump, swim, and dive. Some, like penguins, have lost the ability to fly but retained their wings.

Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates (vertebrates have backbones) and are the only animals with feathers. Although all birds have wings, a few species can't fly.

50 Birds, 50 States Barry the bald eagle soars from coast to coast to meet state birds and learn about their homes. Each episode is an animated rap music video focusing on the big cities, history, …

Mar 4, 2025 · Before descending to their nighttime roosts, the birds put on one of nature’s most spectacular displays.

Jan 2, 2026 · But scientists say these striking birds are misunderstood, and focusing on their potential to be aggressive overshadows how important they are to science, history, and ecosystems.

Jun 23, 2017 · From stretched wings to hidden beaks, see striking photographs of birds in their global habitats.

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Jul 8, 2025 · Looking across the assortment of birds featured here, you’ll notice that each species is vastly different from the others, either in color, shape, or feather arrangement.

May 5, 2025 · How do birds remain immune? Another enduring mystery is how the birds protect themselves from the deadly toxin they carry.

Mar 7, 2025 · Using an innovative approach that combined advanced technology, scientists developed a “robotic tutor,” a device capable of emitting the forgotten melody so that young birds could learn from it.