According to bird experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman, much about bird flying is dependent on the species, season, and what else the bird is doing. Songbirds that feed on insects vary in the elevation ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...

In the silence between moments, a bird arrives and departs. Only the gentle sway of a branch and a scattering of seeds remain. Upon reviewing the ultra high-definition recording, a female American ...

Most birds are known for their speed and agility, not their strength. But there are a few species that have both. Here’s the bird that rules the roost when it comes to measuring strength in flight.