Mutsuhiro "The Bird" Watanabe Brutally Tortured Louie In POW Camps Mutsuhiro "The Bird" Watanabe targeted and brutally tortured Louie in two of the POW camps he spent time in, just like Unbroken ...

Zamperini, however, was particularly singled out by a sadistic Japanese officer, Mutsuhiro Watanabe (nicknamed "The Bird"). With a reputation for brutality, Watanabe focused his ire on Zamperini ...

It is believed that this species once constituted 25 to 40 per cent of the total bird population of the United States. It is estimated that there were 3 billion to 5 billion passenger pigeons at the ...

Birdsong can be a natural phenomenon of intense beauty. But our enjoyment is incidental to the main purpose, which is one bird communicating with others. Birds became the world's master musicians ...

The birds flying highest, furthest and fastest. The birds diving deepest, enduring the harshest conditions. The birds most splendid and most curious. If we look for the champion of champions ...

That’s right, it’s time to investigate the mystery of Augusta National Golf Club’s bird song controversy. Not familiar with this case of (alleged) avian shenanigans? Here’s the lowdown.

Re “Birds Open Our Eyes and Ears,” by Ed Yong (Opinion guest essay, March 31): Mr. Yong has written a marvelous article that will resonate with many birders, especially in these troubled times.

The Eagles fly to town for a Monday Night showdown with the Seahawks. Michael Bumpus and Nasser Kyobe preview Week 15 at Lumen Field. Today's show: What's on Tap (01:19), Know Your History (07:16 ...

They help the environment, but they also help our souls. In 2018 we’ll explore the wonder of birds, and why we can’t live without them. An American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) comes into ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. The tropics are often renowned for the brightest birds, but U.S. birds also display a wide array of striking hues. But ...

You may have heard the recent revelations that the H5N1 bird flu virus has been spreading among dairy cows and that fragments of avian influenza have appeared in milk being sold at stores.

But next time you step outside, pause, look and listen — even in the most densely populated areas, birds are almost omnipresent. And no matter where you live, that can be a kind of magic ...