Matt Soniak

November 14, 2016 — Perhaps the problem with those “rats with wings” lies with us, not them.

September 14, 2016 — New research shows how the birds keep flock leaders with bad information from throwing them off course.

July 27, 2016 — Thanks to a major lead, scientists are hot on the trail of a never-seen disease, which could help them crack a cold case wide open.

April 08, 2016 — Female larks borrow dung from grazing animals to create a force field around their nests.

March 28, 2016 — Research shows that climate change and invasive species are spreading a toxin that causes paralysis in birds.

February 25, 2016 — New research explains how these brood parasites—who are raised by other species—still manage to become cowbirds.