The Smithsonian celebrates beautiful birds in our museums, our research centers, our gardens, and in coffee shops. We hold, care for, and share artistic and scientific observations compiled over ...

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of "Illustrating The Art Of Green Bird," where delicate strokes ... of feathers to the graceful motion of flight, captures the essence of nature’s beauty ...

Wendy Jehlen’s “Conference of the Birds” for her troupe Anikaya Dance Theater is based on an Iranian poem from the 12th century, but it is strikingly resonant for the present moment.