Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...

According to bird experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman, much about bird flying is dependent on the species, season, and what else the bird is doing. Songbirds that feed on insects vary in the elevation ...

The common swift may not have a fancy name, but these small birds are marvels of velocity. Regularly cruising around 110kph in level flight, common swifts can stay airborne for months thanks to their ...

Argentavis magnificens was so massive it should’ve stayed grounded. Yet, this giant prehistoric bird still ruled the skies of ...

One simple act could save a feathered friend tonight. 5.5 million birds are expected to fly over Oregon tonight on their annual migration south. Due to the large numbers, The Bird Alliance of Oregon ...

Coloradans are being asked to dim their lights to aid millions of birds flying over the state each night amid the annual fall migration. Every year, billions of birds migrate north in the spring and ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...