Biber described the short-listed image as: This series of images was captured in a 10 ... the murmuration took on the shape of a large flying bird - no retouches necessary! The shape then ...

The annual Bird Photographer of the Year competition highlights some of the best avian images, from graceful waterfowl to high-flying birds of prey—and many species in between. This year ...

unveiling a suite of eight winning images and four honorable mentions that feature birds fighting, flying, mating, hunting, foraging and raising their young. This year, a new contest category ...

It's important to note the difference between bats and birds. Bats are classified as mammals whereas the Common Swift is an avian. The Common Swift is still technically the fastest flying bird in ...

Hovering in one place requires a lot of energy, Dr. Guglielmo said, as does flying at top speed. Somewhere between those extremes is a bird’s most energy-efficient speed, one that allows it to ...