Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The IUCN Red List, which assesses the extinction risk of ...

Did you know that the only poisonous bird in the world is the Hooded Pitohui? It carries toxins in its skin and feathers. Birds are amazing creatures. There are over 11,000 species worldwide. They ...

The winners of the Nature Photographer of the Year 2025 have been announced, celebrating the very best in nature photography ...

This perfect formation of black skimmer birds, a stoic Alpine ibex, a surfing penguin and gorgeous images of landscapes and woodlands are among the winning photos of this year's GDT Nature ...

Attracting colorful songbirds to your yard is certainly an enjoyable experience, but some species can create more problems than they are worth. Blue jays, with their beautiful plumage and bold ...

How does iridescence work? From rainbow bubbles to beautiful birds, bugs, and gemstones. Why is a soap bubble rainbow? What makes an oil slick beautiful? Iridescent colors, which transform depending ...

Explore how birds’ bills and feet help them survive in different habitats. Robert S. Ellarson explores how bird species use their bills and feet to thrive in diverse habitats. Learn how seed-cracking ...

Bermuda is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the Atlantic, and has provided food and shelter to more than 400 bird species. From the haunting call of the cahow to the flash of a bluebird ...

Imagine your morning coffee, now with a side of wonder. A tiny bird darts to your feeder and vanishes in a blink. Gone? Not anymore. Meet the Humbirdy AI Bird Feeder 4K Ultra, your new window into ...