The bird’s-foot trefoil, or Lotus corniculatus, is an herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers that take on a deeper, orange coloring with age. Despite its cheerful appearance, the bird’s-foot ...

All bird feet are not the same. One size does not fit all. Different birds have different jobs in this world, and their feet, one of the main tools for the work they do, have evolved to fit the task.

The fossil record isn't always kind to preserving the existence of smaller creatures. But this week, scientists announced the discovery of two previously unknown species in two separate studies ...

Researchers say the feathered specimen known as “Ugly Foot” or “Hobbit Foot” offers long-sought clues to the evolutionary path of birds. By Nicholas St. Fleur In the bustling amber markets of Myanmar, ...

When it comes to feet, the earliest-known bird species had more in common with Velociraptors than cardinals. Modern bird feet have a hind toe that points backward and helps the birds perch on branches ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Red-breasted ...