When many migrating birds undertake their arduous flights, they'll often arrange themselves in a V shape, but what drives this distinctive behavior?

The dark, smudgy streaks on Xavi Bou's photographs suggest the jerky ink tracks created by a malfunctioning printer, but they actually record the various patterns birds trace while flying in flocks.

Migratory birds in V-formations master aerodynamic principles, using air currents from leading birds to conserve energy. Research reveals precise wing positioning and synchronized wingbeats allow ...

BND photojournalist Derik Holtmann recently captured images of a huge flock of birds flying in unison before sunset near Illinois 4 in Mascoutah. A gigantic flock of birds is a familiar site around ...

Hummingbirds are fascinating little birds found all over the Americas. They are known for their beautiful colors, aerial ...