Argentavis magnificens was so massive it should’ve stayed grounded. Yet, this giant prehistoric bird still ruled the skies of ...

For every bird that becomes a pampered internet star, countless others are snatched from the wild to feed the illegal global ...

Joe Baur is a food and travel writer from the shores of Lake Erie, currently based in Berlin. His work has appeared in BBC Travel, National Geographic, Food52, The Guardian, and elsewhere. In the same ...

One of six native quail species found in the United States, the northern bobwhite is the only species found east of the Mississippi. It is named for its two-note whistle, which sounds like a low “Bob” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Claudia Alarcón covers food, drinks and travel in places near and far. Quail eggs have long been perceived as a high-end delicacy, ...

A covey of gambel’s quail scurrying through the desert with their topknots bobbing is a common sight in parts of the southwest. Adapted to live in arid climates, the gambel’s is especially associated ...

This story, “Gambling for Gambel’s,” is republished as it appeared in the December 1946 issue, and therefore reflects the language and stereotypes of the times. PERHAPS it’s simply luck. Perhaps it’s ...

After any snowfall, wild sources of food may also be hidden. "Putting up a bird feeder is important in winter if natural food ...