Vultures have a reputation for being dirty, filthy, and unappealing. This stereotype likely comes from their unique diet and their habit of scavenging on carcasses. But the truth is that vultures are some of the cleanest birds around, and they play a vital role in maintaining the health...

Today a bird that cannot be seen in the wild joins Birdorable. While there is hard work and much hope that the Guam Kingfisher can be reintroduced into the wild, the last free flying individuals were seen in the mid-1980s.

Today’s new bird is a small species of macaw. We welcome the Blue-winged Macaw to Birdorable! Blue-winged Macaws are found in forest habitat in parts of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. They feed on a variety of plant-powered foods, like seeds, fruits, and nuts....

Today's new bird is a seabird of the Pacific Ocean: the Tufted Puffin! The Tufted Puffin is also known as the Crested Puffin. Both males and females develop yellow tufts of feathers on the sides of the head during breeding season. Adult...