These three bird courtship displays are so bold, precise and theatrical that they make human romance look a little underdeveloped.

Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. Researchers at Rice University have ...

A vivid, in-depth look at why birds behave as they do. Birds are intelligent, sociable creatures that exhibit a wide array of behaviors--from mobbing and mimicking to mating and joint nesting. Why do ...

Two Greater Crested Grebes surprised a photographer with an extremely rare courtship dance. Twenty-eight-year-old Peter Martin, a self-employed photographer and nature enthusiast, had front-row seats ...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s an opportune time to see how courtship is handled among our fine feathered friends. Most birds don’t bring a box of chocolates or a bouquet of roses when ...

A symbol of the American West, the greater sage grouse is a large, ground-dwelling bird known for its spell-binding mating dances, in which the males inflate their chests to show off their strength.

Robert Irwin's rankings are not just arbitrary; they reflect a thoughtful analysis of the birds' behaviors and attributes that contribute to their appeal. Let’s delve into the top five birds he ...

MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Five Hawaiian forest birds released last November on the slopes of Haleakala are demonstrating promising behavior in the wild. The alala is the last remaining species of several ...

In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, Rice researchers analyze how different mating practices shape evolution and survival Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights ...