Culture

Learn How to Draw a Lazuli Bunting
May 04, 2016 — Start with the basics—then add detail and color.
Books
Extreme Makeover: Birdhouse Edition
May 04, 2016 — Portland’s annual design competition combines whimsy and function with all-out wonkiness.
Birder, Painter, Troll, and Trickster—the Secret Life of John James Audubon
April 26, 2016 — Known for his famous watercolors, Audubon also had a penchant for pranking friends and possibly even making up birds.
DIY for Aristocrats: Rare Audubon Prints Turned Into Fancy-Pants Wallpaper
April 26, 2016 — Is this heiress the ultimate fan or the ultimate hater?
Reimagining the Peregrine Falcon
April 21, 2016 — Contemporary artist Eric Nyquist captures the carnage of a peregrine feast.
Illustrated Aviary
Endangered Hawaiian Bird Immortalized In Space
April 20, 2016 — Thanks to a science teacher in India, an asteroid has been named after the critically endangered Akikiki.
Birds in the News
Bird Brains: They're More Complicated Than You Think
April 15, 2016 — A new book tells the surprising—and often wondrous—stories of brilliant birds.
Books
Bird Feathers, Like You've Never Seen Them Before
April 13, 2016 — Photographer Robert Clark's newest book magnifies the mysterious landscapes of feathers.
Books
11 Terrifying Dinosaurs That Rocked Feathers Better Than Birds
April 08, 2016 — These illustrations will redefine the way you think about your favorite dinosaurs.
When Taxidermy Goes Rogue
March 30, 2016 — What do dead fancy chickens, two Brooklyn artists, conservation, and the ancient art of taxidermy have in common? A lot, actually.
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