Every autumn, hundreds of thousands of starlings gather to perform one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles: the ...

Irvine, Calif., May 12, 2004 — Migrating birds stay on track because of chemical reactions in their bodies that are influenced by the Earth’s magnetic field, a UC Irvine-led team of researchers has ...

Every year, the Eurasian blackcap sets off on a journey that can stretch up to 6,000 kilometers. This songbird flies through the night, crossing vast distances in darkness with stunning accuracy. Part ...