In the early 1900s, the situation for wild turkeys was dire. “Turkeys were eradicated from 18 of the 36 states that they had previously been found in,” Taylor Finger, game bird ecologist for the ...

Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in multiple parts of our region, and beyond. We're digging into the facts on this flu, and how some farmers in Pennsylvania are trying to keep their ...

If you’ve struggled to find eggs in the grocery store recently, you’ve seen the effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as “bird flu” or H5N1. When chickens get sick with this disease ...

Hope you're in the mood for a whole flock of bird facts because we are going to get you ready to impress anyone at the next party you attend. One of the fun things about studying animals, in our ...

Bird flu continues to pose a low risk to the general public according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is rare for humans to get bird flu and currently, most cases of bird flu in ...

The ruffed grouse has been Pennsylvania's state bird since 1931.This brown, chicken-like bird gets its name from the black "ruffs" on the side of its neck.It was an important part of the food supply ...

In the Harry Potter books, the starring wizard’s owl, Hedwig, is a female. But male snowy owls were used for the movie since they have whiter plumage and weigh only 4 pounds—slightly less than female ...

Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them some of the most recognizable birds across North America. But behind that ...