When I arrived at the desert field station and stepped out onto the gravel, I was hit all at once by the heat, the quiet, and a thrilling sight: a slender jet-black bird, perched on a twisted tree.

Watch this video to learn about birds with the largest, most powerful wingspans used to carry these massive birds through the sky. Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'Hoosiers' and 'Unforgiven ...

Owls are powerful birds and fiercely protective parents. They have even been known to attack humans who wander too close to their young. Like other owls, these birds have an incredible digestive ...