It is not a real surprise that the smallest birds in the world belong to the family Trochilidae, commonly known as hummingbirds. However, even within the hummingbird family, there are large ...

A fossilised bird skull found in Antarctica reveals evolutionary links between Vegavis iaai and modern waterfowl species.

When it comes to poisonous animals, birds probably aren't the first to come to mind. But there are actually a number of ...

People traipse cross-country to see clouds of kites, or to catch a glimpse of a golden eagle in its highland home, and webcams fixed on the nests of ospreys, owls and peregrine falcons draw huge ...

How to spot birds of prey such as sparrowhawks, kestrels, buzzards, red kites and peregrine falcons in the Cotswolds ...

Air mail delivery is an essential part of modern life. The history of this unique invention goes back farther than you might ...

As part of Xpress' annual Wellness Issues, we asked six local poets to share their thoughts on the benefits of slowing down and being present in the moment.

People traipse cross-country to see clouds of kites, or to catch a glimpse of a golden eagle in its highland home, and webcams fixed on the nests of ospreys, owls and peregrine falcons draw huge ...

Winter poses several challenges for birds. Scarce food supplies and limited water are just a few obvious challenges for nearly all of them. Extremely cold temperatures, strong winds, driving snow ...

A cold January day turned into a rescue mission for a white-breasted nuthatch that hit a window. Facing freezing temperatures ...

It's the divisive artwork that has "blown people's minds away" and left others fuming. In court this week, police revealed ...