A mother honeyguide has placed its chick into a bee-eater's nest— puncturing all the other eggs in the nest and leaving only its own hatching alive. Over the following weeks, the host parents devotedly care for the hatchling whose mother...

This video discusses the fascinating behavior of cuckoo birds and their use of misdirection to deceive other bird species into raising their young. It explores how the female cuckoo mimics the sound of a predator to distract the host...

How the kids helped a mirating bird family build a nest

Taylor explains the best ways you can help a wild baby bird if they're found out of their nest.

This animated science video lesson is all about bird migration. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn more about cultures and stories of birds.

The 10,000 different species of birds found on the planet all have a few things in common: they have feathers and wings, lay eggs, and are warm blooded. What special adaptations have they developed to help them fly fast, hatch their...

Oilbirds come out at night, live in caves in huge colonies, and echolocate, but they aren't bats! Why would this South American bird have evolved to be so similar to our favorite flying mammals of the night?

The 2018 wading bird nesting season was historic. Wading birds nested in the Everglades in numbers that hadn't been seen since the 1940s. White Ibis formed huge colonies called "supercolonies", which are nesting colonies with greater...

Plants have a hard time finding mates -- their inability to get up and move around tends to inhibit them. Luckily for plants, bees and other pollinator species (including butterflies, moths and birds) help matchmake these lonely plants...

Dozens of Tasmanian shy albatrosses received artificial nests to help them cope with climate change. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is...

On this remote island in Costa Rica, a wildlife sanctuary protects nesting grounds for the Magnificent frigate bird, also called pirate birds. Witness the nesting of these birds that have extraordinary wingspans and can soar for weeks. ➡...

Watch as an orphaned seabird is rescued and nurtured back to health. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination...

Spread your wings and soar with the 'Bald Eagle,' discovering the fascinating life of America's majestic bird! This video promises an exciting flight into the world of strength and freedom, perfect for curious young minds.

This video provides an overview of various raptors, including harriers, kites, eagles, and owls. It highlights their unique characteristics, such as feeding habits, nesting behaviors, and exceptional senses. The video also touches on...

This video provides an overview of Eagles, highlighting their iconic appearance, hunting abilities, and unique behaviors. It explores their solitary nature, complex migratory patterns, and territorial behavior. The video also discusses...

This video provides a detailed overview of penguins, highlighting their unique adaptations, behaviors, and breeding habits. It explores the various species of penguins, their habitats, and the challenges they face in their environment....

Swan Facts for Children!

Learn about the beautiful swans with this video. The swan is the largest bird in the duck and goose family. This video can teach many more facts about swans. It is a great video for children to learn...

This animated science video lesson is all about breeding and development in birds. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn more about cultures and stories of birds.

As far as birds go, the hoatzin is really doing its own thing. It's a picky eater, an evolutionary mystery, and its babies have a super bizarre adaptation that might not be as uncommon as you'd think.

The Albatross is an extremely long-lived bird with most species surviving in excess of 50 years. There are 21 different species of Albatross and all of them rely on the ocean. The birds delay their breeding till later in life and will...

Christina Georgina Rossetti (5 December 1830 – 29 December 1894) was an English poet who wrote a variety of romantic, devotional, and children's poems. A Bird Song It’s a year almost that I have not seen her: Oh, last summer green things...

Rare birds and rarely observed behavior: mutual preening strengthens bonds between mating pairs. The largest owl in North America, the great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) is a state endangered species, and Yosemite is one of the last...

Help the pigeon find a new home

What happened when one of nature's pickiest eaters met a huge, extremely adaptable snail? Well, it might be the start of evolution in action.