This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found birds that line their nests with snakeskin are less likely to have their eggs eaten by predators. "We think that ...

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's bird's nest exports to China have resumed following a temporary suspension due to concerns over Newcastle disease. Federation of Malaysia Bird’s Nest Merchants ...

I admit it: I’m scared of having an empty nest. However, if you’re like me, you may find comfort in wisdom from an unexpected source: the iconic Brooke Shields. A recent empty nester herself ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay. Researchers combined new and historical data to show ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Herons grow into large birds, but when they’re tiny, ...

Birds have captivated artists for centuries, resulting in some truly iconic bird paintings. Let's take a look at some of them. This great artwork by Carel Fabritius is now a highlight of the ...

Now: take these materials and build a nest. Oh ... reach out and touch these empty cradles now, but had no idea that they were there while they were being used. Birds instinctively seek ...

Australia’s National Broadband Network has started building bird’s nests. No, really. The continent-girdling wholesale network this week revealed that birds have nested in over 500 of the 2,400-odd ...

So far, there have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in 10 states. In the nearly nine months since the first human case of bird flu was detected in the United States, the virus has ...

The aggressive birds will even peck holes in other birds' eggs and destroy their nests. Image Credit: Arnold Paul – CC BY-SA 2.5/Wiki Commons. The house sparrow is yet another tiny avian invader from ...