Game birds include some of the most familiar fowl, such as turkeys, partridges, and chickens—ground-dwelling species that have long been domesticated for their meat and eggs. But many members of ...

In terrain that pushes your limits, National Geographic photographer Jody MacDonald captures what it means to truly show ...

The offspring of a scarlet tanager and rose-breasted grosbeak—distantly related birds whose evolutionary paths diverged 10 million years ago—was recently found in Pennsylvania.

This story appears in the January 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. ‘If you take care of the birds, you take care of most of the big problems in the world.’ That’s what Thomas ...

Birds are building fortresses from anti-bird spikes Despite a plethora of products designed to keep birds off buildings, our feathered friends are sending a clear message: Nice try.

Another National Geographic photographer won accolades at the ceremony as well. Brent Stirton ’s image of a mountain gorilla ’s dying moments earned him the award for the Photojournalism category.

National Geographic spotlighted its Pictures of the Year in its December 2024 issue. The photos include captivating images of animals, nature, scientific innovation, and landscapes. Photo editors ...

Ultimately, the title for best bird feeder overall goes to the Droll Yankees Squirrel-Proof Wild Bird Feeder, which has thousands of positive reviews and a mix of so many features that birders ...

Illegal traders may have figured out how to attach the rings to wild birds, so it’s not always easy to tell the difference between captive-bred and wild-caught birds. But there might be a way. 1:20 ...

The lucky recipient in the classic Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" got 23 birds over the course of the holiday season. Hopefully they didn’t live in a studio apartment. In the ...