A golden eagle (Aquila chysaetos) was recently spotted soaring over the Kankakee Sands prairie, to which we say, “That’s ...

It’s not a raptor, but is often mistaken for an eagle as it catches updrafts in the sky, soaring in a circular pattern. In ...

Despite statewide restrictions on the deadly poisons, new research shows they’re still infiltrating the food web.

A vulture culture began to roost on campus and around the state with the advent of a new program started by the University of ...

The world's 23 vulture species, including turkey vultures, black vultures and California condors (which are endangered) here in the U.S., have sharp vision to help them spot carrion from high above.

Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced that he is stepping down from the long-running broadcast at the beginning of the summer. NBC News did not ...

Love 'em or not, the vulture bird is an essential part of our ecosystem. Find out why vultures don't sing, how long they live ...

Feb. 21 (UPI) --A rescued black vulture escaped from his home with a Georgia nature show and has been seen wandering loose south of Atlanta. Robin Pressley, operator of Animal Adventures of ...

Cambodia is hosting a forum on the Asia-wide conservation of vultures. During the five-day meeting, the participants will discuss strengthening global vulture conservation efforts. Cambodia is home to ...

Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire. By Ben Hubbard and ...