Birds

Holiday Gift Guide November 25

Backyard birding is booming — here are must-have gifts topping wish lists this season

Backyard birding is booming — here are meaningful bird-themed gifts inspired by the cardinal's symbolism of love and hope. These may make great gift ideas for nature lovers this holiday season.

Health November 19

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a rare avian influenza strain never before seen in humans.

Bird Flu October 26

Bird flu cases on the rise, as illness confirmed at Georgia commercial poultry farm

Bird flu outbreak hits third Georgia commercial poultry operation this year, affecting 140,000 chickens as state officials work to contain HPAI spread.

Archaeology October 10

Medieval shoe found in vulture nest reveals centuries-old secrets in European mountain caves

Archaeologists in Spain discovered medieval artifacts in bearded vulture nests, including a complete 13th-century esparto sandal and thousands of bone fragments.

Wisconsin August 16

Rare sighting as threatened bird species likely got lost, ending up 1,000 miles from home in Wisconsin

Threatened wood stork species discovered in Columbia County, Wisconsin, by a deer hunter, marking unexpected appearance outside of its normal Gulf Coast habitat.

Deals August 6

Spot more birds with these must-have gadgets for bird watchers

For serious birders, the right gear can make all the difference. Shop must-have birdwatching cameras, state-of-the-art binoculars and other essential tech to enhance your avian observations.

New Jersey July 23

New Jersey seagull snatches sandwich out of stunned woman's hand

New Jersey beach-goer Victoria Shannon Reed captured the moment an aggressive seagull swooped in and stole her sandwich while she was filming.

Tech July 18

US Army tests robot coyotes to prevent catastrophic bird strikes

Robot coyotes built on motorized cars reaching 20 mph are being deployed at military airfields as an innovative solution to wildlife threats to aircraft safety.

Food-Drink June 18

More Americans seek eggs at home as chicken coop interest surges: What experts want you to know

Americans increasingly embrace backyard chicken coops with searches and sales soaring even as experts caution about the 10-year commitment and costs of proper poultry care.

VIDEO May 28

Delta fight delayed by pigeon flying around inside cabin

Video captures pigeon inside airplane before takeoff from Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Credit: Tom Caw/TMX)

Food April 15

Is coloring Easter eggs safe amid bird flu outbreaks?

Amid ongoing bird flu outbreaks throughout the U.S., health experts discuss whether it's safe to color and consume eggs as the Easter holiday approaches.

Health March 19

New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years

The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was confirmed on March 13 by the World Organization for Animal Health.

Health February 20

To eat eggs safely, do these two things, says food science expert

Amid outbreaks of bird flu in the U.S., experts weigh in on best practices for preparing eggs safely. See the video from Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology expert at King's College London.

Health February 18

Minnesota declares state of emergency as diseases cripple Midwestern farms

Minnesota has declared a state of emergency due to a trifecta of bird flu strains. The state's Department of Agriculture provides more information about how this move can help farmers.

Health February 17

Bird flu vaccine gets ‘conditional license’ from USDA, company announces

A New Jersey pharmaceutical company has received a “a conditional license" for its bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. An infectious diseases expert comments.

Health February 11

New bird flu strain detected in Nevada dairy worker, CDC says

A new strain of bird flu has infected a dairy worker in Nevada, marking the first cow-spread case, the CDC has reported. Jacob Glanville of Centivax addressed the public risk.

Health January 31

New bird flu strain detected on poultry farm as experts monitor mutations

A new strain of bird flu has been detected on a duck farm in California. The World Organisation for Animal Health reported the outbreak of the new strain, H5N9, earlier this week.

Food-Drink January 23

Egg supply 'strained' by bird flu as shortage frustrates Americans at grocery stores

Eggs are in short supply throughout the United States, and several state laws aren't helping the situation, according to the American Egg Board. Bird flu is wreaking havoc on the U.S. poultry industry.

Massachusetts January 19

Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth

Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not come for days.

Cold and Flu January 17

As bird flu spreads, CDC recommends faster 'subtyping' to catch more cases

The CDC announced on Thursday its recommendation to test hospitalized influenza A patients more quickly and thoroughly to distinguish between seasonal flu and bird flu.

Health January 16

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo loses flamingo, seal to bird flu

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo announced the death of a Harbor Seal and a Chilean Flamingo as a result of the Avian Influenza, a highly pathogenic disease in free-ranging waterfowls.

US January 15

Alaska bald eagle found 'frozen and unable to fly' rescued by police: 'Ready to fly the coop'

Police officers were called in by a local good Samaritan to assist in saving a baby bald eagle found frozen and unable to fly in Fairbanks, Alaska.

VIDEO January 15

WATCH: Bald Eagle rescued by Alaska police released into the wild

With the help of an anonymous resident, officers from the Fairbanks Airport Police and Fire Department helped save a frozen juvenile bald eagle on January 11, 2025. 

Texas January 8

Texas officials say dead birds found in early January tested positive for bird flu

Texas officials on Wednesday confirmed several dead birds that were discovered earlier this month near Austin tested positive for bird flu.

Infectious Disease January 7

Is it safe to eat eggs amid bird flu outbreaks?

The spread of avian influenza (HPAI) has also impacted the nationwide supply of poultry products, including eggs. Experts discuss whether it's safe to continue eating eggs.

US December 30

Bird flu outbreak expands, more Michigan poultry facilities exposed to virus

Bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed this month in multiple Michigan flocks.

VIDEO December 28

Dr. Marc Siegel on bird flu: ‘California worries me’ due to spread of disease in cattle

Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman and Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel have the latest on the spread of bird flu in the United States on ‘Fox News Live.’

Politics December 24

It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'

President Joe Biden signed a law Monday naming the bald eagle as the country's national bird.

Health December 19

Bird flu leads to severe human illness and state of emergency; experts discuss risk

The CDC has confirmed the country’s first severe case of bird flu in a human, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency. Doctors react to the latest viral developments.

Health December 14

Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US

Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.