Scientifically speaking, it is the great potoo (Nyctibius grandis), and it lives throughout much of South America. When looking at the bird on its own, it will really stand out. It is between 48 and ...

Latin America is a land of jaw-dropping biodiversity. Stretching from Mexico down to the southern tip of South America, this ...

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But it wasn't officially America's national bird until this week. On Christmas Eve, President Biden signed some 50 bills into law — including one that amends the U.S. Code to give the bald eagle ...

Jan. 2, 2025 — Birds are the undisputed champions of epic travel -- but they are not the only long-haul fliers. A handful of bats are known to travel thousands of kilometers in continental ...

It’s the first ever confirmed instance of a severe bird flu infection in the United States and the first reported human case of bird flu in Louisiana. The patient was not infected via work at a ...

But in May 2022, as many females were getting ready to lay their eggs, the birds began dying in droves. “Thousands of northern gannets started to wash up on our shores,” said Stephanie Avery ...

We asked experts how concerned they are. By Dani Blum California has declared a state of emergency over the outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows. H5N1, the virus that causes avian influenza ...

The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird. President Joe ...

He noted that avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been reported in 108 countries and territories over five continents in the last three years. “And as of December 2024, the ...

Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a viral infection that can cause flu in birds and sometimes spread to mammals, including humans. Migrating waterfowl (wild ducks, geese, and storks) are ...