This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of inspiration for humans ...

Northern cardinals, blue jays, American robins, and house sparrows are common birds in North American cities. These small, aerodynamic creatures soar through the sky and sing to one another from their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...

Millions of migrating birds are traveling mostly north through Oregon over the next few weeks, and they could use a little help to make their way safely to their breeding grounds. As these birds fly ...

Friday is another big night for birds in Oregon when a whopping 6.2 million birds are expected to fly over the state overnight. Bird Alliance of Oregon is asking people to turn off unnecessary lights ...

INDIANA, USA — May is typically the peak month for birds migrating north and passing over Indiana, however a huge surge of birds has recently flown over the Hoosier state thanks to strong south winds.