Birds of Paradise are among the most fascinating and extraordinary creatures ... these birds have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. In... Microsoft and our third-party ...

Whatever their reasons are, birds create some of nature’s most exquisite sounds ... the brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) has more beautiful songs in its repertoire than any other bird.

Here are five bird species that use poison as a defense mechanism—described here in words and illustrations. The hooded pitohui, endemic to New Guinea, is one of the most well-known poisonous birds.