Katie Valentine

February 12, 2019 — With a savvy social media presence, caretakers of the endangered parrots have created an utterly delightful, conservation-focused corner of the web.

September 18, 2018 — From an anxious pigeon to philosophical sparrows, birds star in several popular Instagram comics that explore life's ups and downs.

May 25, 2018 — And as it turns out, the bird's name should have been switched back more than 50 years ago.

April 30, 2018 — Such behavior had been unheard of in Great Horned Owls—until a live cam captured this atypical family.

December 15, 2017 — You’ve probably heard of Laika, the space dog, and Ham, the space chimp. But what about Kentucky, the space chicken?

August 15, 2017 — A new community-sourced project is tackling the gender and geographical skew in avian song research.

December 07, 2016 — The jay will likely get the title, but representatives for the other four final contenders still have plenty to say about the pick.

August 05, 2016 — A record breeding season and a spike in donations have conservationists hopeful for the flightless New Zealand bird.

July 22, 2016 — Gone unchecked, the element can lead to sickness, sterility, or even death in breeding shorebirds.

June 24, 2016 — The next wave of captive baby Spoon-bills could soon be on their way—a conservation first.