The upland moa was likely drawn to the fungi because of their resemblance to berries, scientists say, allowing the creature ...

In prehistoric times, the Earth was crawling ... “There are good feeding grounds offshore for marine birds, and there were no land mammals other than bats in New Zealand before humans arrived ...

Birdwatchers and hunters flock to southeast Arizona each winter to witness the feathery phenomenon while it lasts.

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Besides fossils, Field’s team looked at the ecology of modern and prehistoric birds. Fossils of birds from the post-impact period are indicative of land birds like emus, which have strong legs.