We often think of Britain’s birds as gentle and graceful. They eat seeds, visit gardens, and sing in the mornings. But some ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Birds of prey typically fit into a common mold: they are ...

When wolves are on the hunt, a kill rarely goes unnoticed for long. In the elk- and deer-rich areas of northern Yellowstone National Park, ravens are often among the first scavengers to arrive on the ...

This video ranks seven birds of prey based on the largest animals they are known to target. Each species demonstrates how power, strategy, and precision can outweigh differences in size. Scientists ...

Owls, well adapted to hearing the exact location of prey, have something in common with an unrelated group of raptors -- harriers. A new study has found that harriers across the world are able to keep ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wednesday, Aug. 27 turned out to be an eventful day, bird-wise. I set out before dawn for the upper reaches of Hoover Reservoir.

In the vast golden grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, the secretary bird makes an unforgettable sight — long-legged, crested, ...

The world’s largest spider is not just remarkable for its size but also for its powerful hunting adaptations. Known for its enormous leg span and heavy body, this giant tarantula relies on ambush ...

Falconers from across the United States, Canada and several foreign countries, will gather in Enid, Oklahoma, Nov. 9 to 14 for the North American Falconers Association field meet, which is hosted by ...

Birds continue to be amazing. Crows can use tools and hold grudges against specific people. Magpies can recognize themselves in mirrors. And now, hawks are using traffic signals to hunt down prey, ...

A comprehensive field study focused on raptors was just launched. Led by the Wildlife Institute of India, the study will tag and track 36 raptors across six separate species, including tawny eagles, ...