Science
Hummingbirds Shake Their Tail Feathers to Generate High-Pitched Sounds
February 15, 2019 — Some male hummingbirds have special feathers that audibly vibrate as they zoom around to impress females. Listen here.
Endangered Kirtland’s Warbler Makes Unexpected Debut in Jamaica
February 15, 2019 — Scientists aren't sure whether the appearance is a range expansion or a migration mishap. Either way, it's a sign of the species' recovery.
10 Outrageous Ways Birds Dance to Impress Their Mates
February 14, 2019 — Nature has way better moves than the Funky Chicken.
The Secret Lives of Black Rails, and the Scientists Who Seek Them
February 13, 2019 — Deep in Louisiana marshes, the Black Rail is a master of stealth. Now, a tactical team is shining a light on the species, with hopes to demystify its behavior and win it protections.
Will You Still Love the Hot Duck When He Looks Like This?
February 6, 2019 — Big changes are coming for Central Park’s beloved bachelor. Mandarin fans, meet molting.
Puffins Amp Up Their Sex Appeal With Glowing Beaks
February 5, 2019 — New research adds the Atlantic Puffin to a growing list of birds with features that react to ultraviolet light.
Confirmed: Two Endangered Seabirds Have Been Rediscovered on Oahu
February 1, 2019 — Thought to be extinct on the Hawaiian Island for centuries, Newell's Shearwaters and Hawaiian Petrels were found using acoustic monitoring.
Meet the Heart and Soul of America's Oldest and Largest Bird Count
January 25, 2019 — Geoff LeBaron has led Audubon's Christmas Bird Count for the last 32 years, long before crowdsourcing scientific data was in fashion.
Impending Wall Construction Looms Over Bird Count at U.S.-Mexico Border
January 22, 2019 — For 60 years, birders have spent a winter day tallying birds at this unique ecological crossroads where work on the barrier will begin in February.
EPA Says Limiting Mercury Pollution From Power Plants Is No Longer ‘Appropriate and Necessary’
January 18, 2019 — To justify its position, the agency is choosing to blatantly disregard the health impact to humans and wildlife, critics warn.
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