Birds in the News

Untying the Knot
April 14, 2015 — These male swans needed rescuing—from themselves.
Table for Two
April 13, 2015 — The discovery of Brown Jays foraging on a sloth’s hairy coat raises questions about the animals’ relationship.
A Black Flamingo Stands in Cyprus
April 10, 2015 — It’s not every day you see Earth’s (maybe) only black flamingo.
An Offset Program for Sage Grouse
April 10, 2015 — Buy a credit, save a sage-grouse. But some remain skeptical about the emerging market.
Conservation
The Corps, the Cormorants, and the Cull
April 09, 2015 — One cormorant’s plea to stop the slaughter.
Animal Kingdom Idol: Birdsong vs. Mouse Song
April 09, 2015 — Recent research shows that mice, like birds, use tunes to woo mates, though they do have very different styles.
A Hummingbird's Shining Armor
April 08, 2015 — The gorget is just a small part of the fireworks display.
Podcast
How to Get Hummingbirds to Come to Your City
April 07, 2015 — A makeshift green space can serve as a rest stop for these tiny travelers.
Braving the Elements
April 07, 2015 — Slow-motion video shows how hummingbirds stay the course in bad weather.
Are Brightly Colored Males Really the Best Mates?
April 06, 2015 — New research is questioning one of the most accepted theories about bird feathers and sexual selection.
Science