An ancient archaeopteryx fossil is offering new insight into the early evolution of birds from dinosaurs. Dating back around ...

The study found that bird species who nest in tree cavities have independently evolved heightened aggression across lineages, particularly in females. Scientists have long wondered whether evolution ...

Early birds were like ‘T rex reincarnated’, says scientist who believes avian skulls offer insight into dinosaurs’ behaviour ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Fossil discoveries unlock chapters of our planet’s storied ...

(CN) — Birds didn’t just inherit their dinosaur lineage — they rewired it. That’s according to researchers in a study that say as their brains grew, birds’ skulls became more flexible, unlocking new ...

Mesozoic Pompeii -- The evolution of an airframe -- The origin of birds -- Archaeopteryx : an ancient wing -- Protoavis : a precocious Triassic bird -- Basal avialans : the long-tailed birds -- ...

Now, scientists are asking a new question: could they have been smarter than we think? Researchers are studying modern birds ...

The pallium is the brain region where the neocortex forms in mammals, the part responsible for cognitive and complex functions that most distinguishes humans from other species. The pallium has ...