In the early 1900s, the situation for wild turkeys was dire. “Turkeys were eradicated from 18 of the 36 states that they had previously been found in,” Taylor Finger, game bird ecologist for the ...

Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in multiple parts of our region, and beyond. We're digging into the facts on this flu, and how some farmers in Pennsylvania are trying to keep their ...

Bird flu continues to pose a low risk to the general public according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is rare for humans to get bird flu and currently, most cases of bird flu in ...

If you’ve struggled to find eggs in the grocery store recently, you’ve seen the effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as “bird flu” or H5N1. When chickens get sick with this disease ...

Hope you're in the mood for a whole flock of bird facts because we are going to get you ready to impress anyone at the next party you attend. One of the fun things about studying animals, in our ...

In the Harry Potter books, the starring wizard’s owl, Hedwig, is a female. But male snowy owls were used for the movie since they have whiter plumage and weigh only 4 pounds—slightly less than female ...

Aiden Love never forgot seeing a demonstration when he was a young boy by ornithologist Mike Bishop. A resident of Alma, Love remembered the excitement of learning about birds, their migration habits ...

Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them some of the most recognizable birds across North America. But behind that ...