Poison is a well-known defense mechanism in the animal kingdom. What’s not as well known is that ... [+] there are several species of birds that use it to their advantage. When we think of ...

That's right apparently poisonous birds exist too and scientists have recently discovered 4 species of them. Shutterstock Image Papua New Guinea While we, or at least I, am new to this information ...

Known for its distinctive crown, it secretes foul-smelling, potentially toxic oil to deter predators.

Great tits and blue tits also come to the hand, but never pause to eject anything. They are probably not large consumers of poisonous fruits.

A recent study finds evidence for a new family of poisonous birds — the pitohuis that are endemic to New Guinea — featuring in the songbird trade in Indonesia. Researchers analyzing bird ...

Hundreds of birds in the same family as the falcon were found dead on Sunday in the western Negev, leading investigators to ...

The bush is commonly found in Ohio yards because it’s low maintenance and has beautiful berries that bring color to dull ...