Drab but Fab: Woodcocks Wear the Whitest Whites in the Avian Wardrobe
By Kharishar Kahfi
April 28, 2023 — Though mostly camouflaged, Eurasian Woodcocks have brilliant patches much whiter than any feathers previously measured, a recent study finds.
Migrating Birds Change Their Scenery—and Their Gut Bacteria
By Zoe Grueskin
April 20, 2023 — A new study using birds killed in window collisions finds avian microbiomes, unlike those of mammals including humans, vary as they travel, changing with the surrounding environments.
Using Science to Craft Conservation Policy that Emphasizes Biodiversity in a Changing Climate
By Sarah Saunders and Mariah Meek
April 18, 2023 — As the Biden Administration implements the America the Beautiful initiative, a new study identifies areas most likely to provide refuge for plants and wildlife as temperatures warm.
Mangroves, much more than meeting points of land and sea
By Julio Montes de Oca
March 08, 2023 — During the 8th Our Ocean Conference, Audubon Americas, and Conservation International showcased two leading projects in Panama and Colombia, supported by the UK-Blue Carbon Fund, and administered by the Inter-American Development Bank.
This Wave Theory of Spring Migration Will Prepare You for Your Next Birding Outing
By Hannah Waters
March 06, 2023 — Songbirds don’t leave their wintering grounds all together. Here’s when to expect different species as they cross the eastern United States.
In the Rockies, Human Activity Paves the Way for a Hybrid Bird Boom
By Margo Rosenbaum
January 12, 2023 — Black-capped and Mountain Chickadees mate more often than previously believed, research shows—especially where people disturb their habitat.
A Global Antenna Network Is the Next Frontier of Migration Science
By Alex Tey
September 21, 2022 — Motus stations across the landscape pick up ‘pings’ from any radio-tagged birds that fly past. The data, open to everyone, are painting a fuller picture of the journeys the creatures make.