Articles by Jason Bittel
Science
New Zealand Once Had Giant Penguins and Parrots, but Why?
September 3, 2019 — Two new fossil discoveries hint at the complex evolution undertaken by the island's ancient—and often huge—birds.
Science
Did Scientists Just Settle a 200-Year-Old Debate About Cassowaries?
April 2, 2019 — A new study shows that the cassowary’s helmet plays a role in regulating body temperature. But that might not be all it does.
Science
Think Crow Funerals Are Strange? Wait Until You See the Wake
July 23, 2018 — New research shows that American Crows will occasionally interact with the dead—including engaging in necrophilia.
Bird Cams
Pittsburgh’s Famous Bald Eagles Lost Their Nest Tree, But They Aren't Giving Up
February 23, 2017 — Within days of losing their nest, the eagles built a new one and possibly even laid another egg, which would be an unprecedented achievement.
Bird Cams
The Bald Eagle Nest Cam That Hatched a Global Community
November 29, 2016 — A pair of the raptors nesting in Pennsylvania have transformed hundreds of strangers into a tightknit group.
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