Everyone can recognize ducks: They are the birds that swim. In fall and winter, we have lots of ducks, along with geese and swans, their similarly easy-to-recognize relatives. But here’s the trick: ...

Many birds share habitats and traits with ducks, leading to confusion for birdwatchers. This article highlights six species, ...

If you’ve ever been to the pond at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, you might have wondered, “Man, what a weird-looking bird,” upon seeing the white-beaked, green-footed creature among the ducks. The ...

American Coots are diving birds that often disappear under the water looking for plants to eat. I have always been fascinated by ripples in the water. As a child, I loved to throw pebbles in puddles ...

The convergent evolution of tail shapes in diving birds may be driven by foraging style. Birds use their wings and specialized tail to maneuver through the air while flying. It turns out that the ...