Bird Questions and Facts

Meet the Tiniest Owl in the World

March 20, 2017 — Native to the American Southwest, Elf Owls are slightly larger than a soda can, but that doesn't stop them from being determined predators.

The Common Swift Is No Longer the Fastest-Flying Animal

November 21, 2016 — And here's a surprise: It wasn't even dethroned by another bird.

Why Do Some Seabirds Eat So Much Plastic? It Smells Like Food.

November 09, 2016 — New research shows that certain seabirds associate a scent produced by common plastics with potential meals—much to their detriment.

Bird Science

Where Do Hummingbirds Get All That Energy?

April 13, 2016 — A lifestyle like theirs can only be matched by multiple sugar highs.

10 Fun Facts About Penguins

January 20, 2016 — Penguins are some of the coolest and most charming animals around, with many adaptations for ocean life and relatable social behaviors.