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The issue of birds having emotions has been controversial, but many say they do mourn the loss of a partner.

An eclectic and ambitious line-up has been announced for an upcoming celebration of books.

An eclectic and ambitious line-up has been announced for an upcoming celebration of books.

Already, its late August. Perhaps youve read all the books on that summer list you made back in May. Perhaps you have yet to begin. Perhaps you just want to start this whole summer reading thing over again. No matter. Were here to help, with 12 books to carry you into fall — when you can start making a whole new list.

In the early 1900s, newfound empathy for avian creatures helped wildlife observation displace dispassionate killing

AN AWARD-WINNING author and illustrator is at the heart of an exhibition opening next week.

The egg is perhaps nature’s most perfect life support system. Step by step as the egg hatches, host David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind these incredible miracles of nature.

Here we look mainly at bird books, but I wanted to also mention a couple of other items on non-birds. I've mixed in some new books along with a few other books that have come out over the last couple of years, but that are still very current, very amazing books, and since they have been out for a while, may in some cases be picked up used or otherwise less expensively.

Exclusive: bird impressionist was brought in for Beatrice Harrison’s historic performance, says broadcaster

From ducks to dolphins, females have developed sex organs that help them deter undesirable suitors and derive pleasure from non-reproductive behavior