Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wednesday, Aug. 27 turned out to be an eventful day, bird-wise. I set out before dawn for the upper reaches of Hoover Reservoir.

A new study investigates an ongoing epidemic in Bay Area peregrine falcons.

They hunt at high speeds, live partly in cities–and technically, they are not birds of prey. Various species of falcons are native to Germany, from the common kestrel to the lesser-known red-footed ...

Wildlife officials are intensifying efforts to restore the peregrine falcon population in Massachusetts by banding chicks in downtown Boston. The falcon species is listed as one of special concern ...

Birdwatching may seem like an activity best suited for fair weather, but when snow, cold and deep quiet settle across Michigan, they can bring along some spectacular birds you won’t see in this state ...

After reintroducing and protecting the peregrine falcon for more than 40 years, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is in the process of removing the world’s fastest animal from threatened status.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds and cute, puffball robins. This year’s winner was a mysterious falcon that wouldn’t think ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Germany, there are three species of falcons—the kestrel is the most common and even resides in large cities. Photo: Getty ...

Wednesday, Aug. 27 turned out to be an eventful day, bird-wise. I set out before dawn for the upper reaches of Hoover Reservoir. It was a clear day, and I wanted to secrete myself in a good honey hole ...