ornithology

Side by side photos of a great egret (left) and American white pelican (right).

Birds in Flight: Great Egret Versus American White Pelican

Caitlin Dempsey

Learn how to tell the difference between a great egret and an American white pelican in flight by examining their size, beaks, wings, and flight patterns.

Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). Photo: National Park Service, Public domain.

Kleptotrichy: Birds Who Steal Fur

Caitlin Dempsey

Scientists recently released their findings on why birds pull fur from animals, which is a potentially risky behavior.