The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird. President Joe ...

Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports. Various industrial and ...

including birds such as the quetzal, Costa Rica's national symbol, which attracts birdwatchers from around the world. Attracts birdwatchers from around the world. And among its landscapes full of ...

But it wasn't officially America's national bird until this week. On Christmas Eve, President Biden signed some 50 bills into law — including one that amends the U.S. Code to give the bald eagle ...

He noted that avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been reported in 108 countries and territories over five continents in the last three years. “And as of December 2024, the ...

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Colorful murals of Quetzal birds and a large cacao tree now fill the walls of Mindo Chocolate Makers’ storefront in Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown. Mindo Chocolate Makers, a bean-to ...

We asked experts how concerned they are. By Dani Blum California has declared a state of emergency over the outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows. H5N1, the virus that causes avian influenza ...

It’s the first ever confirmed instance of a severe bird flu infection in the United States and the first reported human case of bird flu in Louisiana. The patient was not infected via work at a ...

Wild birds get the blame, but the largely unregulated transport of cattle across the U.S. poses too-often-ignored disease risks. June 21, 2024 At this crossroads, the U.S. can choose either of two ...

Q: What is the Costa Rica Colon worth against the Guatemala Quetzal? A: One Costa Rica Colon is worth 0.0153 Guatemala Quetzal today Q: Is the Costa Rica Colon going up or down against the ...

For decades, surfers and eco-tourists filled planes to Central America’s most popular travel destination, but food-focused travelers have found lots to love in Costa Rica’s waters and jungles ...

Keep an eye out for vagrant clues as you tackle our avian-themed grid—and learn how you can apply a puzzling mindset in your birding, too. During one of my first outings with the Alachua Audubon ...