Between the bird’s beak and a skull shape that perfectly protects its brain, a woodpecker doesnt have to worry about concussions while boring for food or creating a new home. Many birds rely on ...

D modeling reveals that as bird brains grew larger, it led to changes in jaw muscles and joint mechanics—enabling the ...

Scientists suggest that bigger brains in bird ancestors led to more flexible skulls, playing a key role in their evolution.

Modern birds, along with certain snakes and fishes, have skulls whose jaws and palates are not firmly fixed in place.

A recent study found a nearly complete skull in Antarctica that may ... It could be the oldest known modern bird. Its brain structure and long beak resemble those of today’s waterfowl, even ...

"Having a wiggly head like this really gives them a lot of evolutionary benefits," Wilken said. Parrots, for example, can use their beaks to help climb; the extra torque helps other birds crack ...