Hummingbirds are the only birds capable of sustained backward flight, a skill made possible by their extraordinary wing ...

Of all the marvels of the natural world, few are as astonishing as the common swift (Apus apus). These small birds spend ...

“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...

Hummingbirds are unique among birds for numerous reasons, and that also includes their backward flying capability. Like ...