Imagine taking a walk around Birmingham’s Railroad Park with your family a few days before Christmas, and suddenly, you discover a rare owl that has not been seen in Alabama for about a decade. That ...

Sweden has declared Snowy Owl nationally extinct after no breeding records since 2015. Climate change, declining prey and ...

If you have day-hiked in the Smokies, you have undoubtedly been monitored, unawares, from a tree cavity. The unseen watcher? A winged super-predator resting with one eye open, waiting for dusk or ...

A rare seasonal visitor to Missouri is recovering at the World Bird Sanctuary after being hit by a car. One of the smallest ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – You may have noticed lately an increase in owl noises in your backyard or out for a walk… that’s because owls are out looking for a mate! Owls are the most vocal during the ...

After rehabilitation, a biologist placed a tracking band on the owl’s tiny leg so it can be identified if injured in the ...

The owls are freighted with folklore. The ancient Greeks thought them wise, the Old Testament regarded them as unclean. Many cultures regard them as portending misfortune, even death. Harry Potter ...

Old German Owl (left) and Racing Homer (right) domestic pigeon breeds that the researchers bred for the study. Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted.

This year's snowy owl migration is marked by the bird's recent classification as a threatened species by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada.

Sofia the owl has gone viral for her affectionate cuddles, showing rare trust and gentleness and delighting social media users while inspiring wonder about wildlife.