The hoots of the great horned owl, the most common owl species in San Diego County, are something we hear throughout the year ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The IUCN Red List, which assesses the extinction risk of ...

Woodcock may be the strangest North American upland bird. They have upside-down brains, eyes on the backs of their heads, long probing beaks, red breast meat, and white leg meat. Their ...

We all know about the Indian Peafowl, or more specifically the Peacock, which just so happens to be the first entry in this beautiful list. But have you seen the bright colors of the Himalayan Monal ...

Her species is considered the most prized of hunting birds. Other raptors are also used for hunting such as this Kestrel, the smallest of Falcons also Merlin's goshawks Cooper's hawks, and especially ...

A ring-necked pheasant is shown. Game bird hunting season in Hawaii runs from November through January. — Photo courtesy DLNR The fall game bird hunting season will begin on Nov. 4 and run through Jan ...

Did you know that the only poisonous bird in the world is the Hooded Pitohui? It carries toxins in its skin and feathers. Birds are amazing creatures. There are over 11,000 species worldwide. They ...

The statewide hunting season for ruffed and blue grouse, as well as mourning doves, opened Sept. 1, and the season for most other upland game birds, including chukar, quail and rooster pheasants, ...

The variety of shots in Uruguay will challenge all levels of upland hunters. An orange and white Brittany named Mia slinks cheetah-like through cover, crouching motionless on her belly as she peers ...