Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Birds of prey typically fit into a common mold: they are ...

With its round stature and noticeably awkward gait, the Kākāpō almost seems like a creature from a fantasy novel. Yet behind its charming appearance lies a dramatic story—and a future that remains ...

The Standard-Winged Nightjar is one of the coolest and strangest looking birds I've seen. When I first watched this video, I thought the bird had TV antennas stuck to its wings. Once it took off in ...