Birds

LIFESTYLE June 25

Rare white loon captured by photographer in Canada, last seen 4 years ago

A Canadian man who describes himself as an "amateur and hobbyist photographer" captured photos of a rare white loon near a lake. He said he last saw the bird four years ago.

WILD NATURE June 11

Plummeting Humboldt penguin population presents extinction risk

The Humboldt penguin population has declined to the point that the birds are at risk of extinction. Scientists found only a single breeding pair during their survey.

VIDEO June 10

Police officer helps bird tangled in string to freedom

A police officer from the Altoona Police Department in Iowa recently helped a bird in need by untangling it from string. See the footage!

VIDEO June 8

Peacock shows off its impressive feather display in British Columbia

David Freiheit captured the moment he encountered a peacock demonstrating its stunning feather span after waiting an hour for the perfect shot while visiting Beacon Hill Park in British Columbia.

Odd News June 4

Louisiana deputy makes 'fowl' discovery in missing child's backpack

A child who was briefly reported missing in Louisiana was found safe — along with something "fowl" in the boy's backpack. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating.

New Jersey June 3

New Jersey proposes bald eagle's removal from endangered species list following big rebound

New Jersey officials on Monday proposed removing the bald eagle from the state's endangered species list, citing successful, decades-long conservation efforts.

US June 1

Florida helicopter pilot charged with harassing protected birds after landing on shorebird nesting site

The protected shorebirds have gathered at Egmont Key State Park to breed, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

VIDEO May 28

Ducky grouse seen walking along Independence Pass in Colorado

While it may not be typical spring weather, the “inconspicuous” mountain bird, the ducky grouse, was caught on video walking around Independence Pass showing off its feathers.

Birds May 28

Climate change threatens Brazil's beloved Spix's macaw from animated 'Rio' films

In Brazil’s Northeast, a South African couple is reintroducing the Spix’s macaw to nature through breeding and reintroduction efforts, according to officials.

Birds May 27

'Lovely little bird' flies right into woman's car as she's driving on a country lane

While driving on a country lane in the U.K., a woman had a lone rooster fly right into her car — and make itself at home in her vehicle. Here's the funny story of what happened next.