Risk described ducks this way in his 1893 book, “Observed and Noted’’: “In their dumb, stupid, quacking way they go through the world like other ‘quacks’ — grow big and fat.

State of the Birds Report highlights the urgent need for conservation as North American bird populations continue to fall.

The dead duck reportedly tested positive for Avian Influenza, or bird flu, after Zoo staff retrieved the duck from the lake last week. Officials said it's not uncommon for migratory birds like ...

Cancel anytime. The St. Louis Zoo has closed the Cypress Swamp aviary and the Bird House until further notice after a wild duck on Zoo property was found to have died from avian flu. ST. LOUIS ...