Meet the Bird Brainiacs: Eurasian Jay
Superstar scientist Nicky Clayton uses worms and chocolate teddy bears to help figure out where bird and human intelligence intersect.
March - April 2016
In this issue: Members of the crow family, known as the corvids, are among the smartest birds in the world. Some are capable of using tools, playing tricks, teaching each other new things, even holding “funerals.” And yet there’s still much we don’t know about these fascinating, sometimes confounding creatures. What’s going on inside the mind of a corvid? A tortoise lover, a bird-behavior expert, and a European superstar are finding the answers.
Also, Audubon editor Martha Harbison tracks birds and cartels in a mellowed-out Colombia, Noah Strycker has all the tips on birding around the world, and the coal industry is leaving us with a very pricey bill to foot.
Read on for the full contents of our March-April issue.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: American Crow
Corvid expert John Marzluff scans crows’ brains to crack the mystery of what makes these smart birds so successful.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: Common Raven
Tortoise biologist Tim Shields is trying to keep an endangered species from being eaten by ravens—without harming a feather in the process.
Do Birds Have a Right to Fly?
The Indian Supreme Court is looking at the question in a more liberal—and literal—light.
Sonoma Creek Marsh’s New Look is a Boon for Wildlife
Thanks to the efforts of three conservation groups, a crucial piece of California wetland is now open for business.
Here’s the Ugly Mess Coal’s Decline Could Leave Behind
Some of the biggest companies haven’t been setting aside resources to clean up their mines, and the Interior Department is stepping in.
How Two Old Pipelines Put the Great Lakes (and its Birds) at Risk
Environmentalists' worry over a decades-old oil pipeline running under Michigan's water has inspired them to keep closer tabs on local wildlife.
Lessons From the World’s Biggest Year
After 365 days and a new world record, Noah reflects on what he learned—and shares some tips for anyone itching to get outside.
On the Drug Trail: Exploring Colombia’s Rich Birding Opportunities
With peace on the horizon in Colombia, can ecotourism offer a brighter future?
Five of the Most Epic Bird Heists in History
When bird meets bandit, there's usually an unhappy ending.
Reimagining the Purple Gallinule
Olimpia Zagnoli’s bird has plenty of style—both on and off the page.
Walking the Sustainability Walk
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