Birds

  • Photo: An arctic skua

    Arctic Skua

    Pirates of the Sky

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Bird Features

  • Photo: Kingfisher flying near water

    Blaze of Blue

    Fly by for flashy photos of the Eurasian kingfisher by Charles Hamilton James.

  • Photo: Philippine eagle

    Lord of the Forest

    Can the endangered Philippine eagle survive in the shrinking forests of its island home?

  • Indian Peacock

    Watch a male Indian peacock fan his tail feathers for a female in hopes of finding a mate.

  • Photo: Red bird of paradise

    Feathers of Seduction

    For New Guinea's birds of paradise, attracting a mate is a performing art.

  • Photo: Cardinal in tree with snow

    Cardinal

    Find out more about a familiar feathered friend. Discover how their brilliant color can mean success with the opposite sex.

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