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5 giants of the sky: Discover the birds with the biggest, most enormous wingspans – including one as long as a car

The largest flying birds in the world have wingspans of up to 3.5m; discover the five biggest, plus where they live and what ...
The Daily Gazette

Rare tropical bird, last seen in Colorado 91 years ago, is hanging out in metro Denver

DENVER — When longtime birder Patrick O’Driscoll saw a massive tropical bird slowly flying over Denver’s City Park last weekend, he almost couldn’t believe his eyes. Could it be a sandhill crane? No, ...
Indiatimes

Ever wondered why birds fly in a V? Scientists finally explain

Birds flying in a V-formation aren't just for show; it's a clever energy-saving strategy. The lead bird creates an uplift, helping those behind glide more easily. Recent studies on ibises reveal ...
CNN

Extreme heat is threatening tropical birds, even in untouched forests, scientists warn

Extreme heat poses grave threat to tropical birds The notion that bird populations are steeply declining is not new – a 2019 study found bird populations in the US and Canada have dropped by 30% since ...