Birds like ravens and vultures seem menacing, but are they actually misunderstood? Here's why spooky birds deserve more ...

By Sonam Lama Hyolmo Deep in the rainforests of Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, the piercing calls of birds reverberate ...

And in his 1989 novel "The Dark Half," King ... people who encountered the bird. Outside of the world of folklore studies, you can find passing mention of ill omens in the nature writing of ...

Birds such as crows and ravens may have a bad rap thanks to superstitions and negative portrayals in popular culture, but they offer a lot more than fodder for scary stories. In fact, they're ...