Science
Are These Birds Better Than Computers at Predicting Hurricane Seasons?
August 13, 2019 — A nearly two-decade Veery study suggests these feathered forecasters can sense major storms months in advance.
How Orioles Build Those Incredible Hanging Nests
August 6, 2019 — The delicate-looking structures are stronger than they seem, and come in a variety of shapes and materials.
Disturbing Photo Shows a Black Skimmer Feeding a Cigarette Butt to Its Chick
August 1, 2019 — The image confirms what many researchers have long suspected—that wild birds mistake the pervasive and harmful litter for food.
Did This Plant Evolve to Look Like a Bunch of Hummingbirds?
July 18, 2019 — A photo of a strange Australian flower has Redditors proposing all sorts of scientific hypotheses.
Birds Are Living Proof That ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pollute Our Water Supplies
July 16, 2019 — Decades of studies show avian eggs and tissues are chock-full of widely used PFAS. Now officials are finally taking action for public health.
Scientists Race to Uncover the Secrets of Madagascar’s Treasure-Filled Forests
July 15, 2019 — The rediscovery of a long-lost duck spurred the creation of two protected areas in the country. Now researchers are scouring these spots for other endemic species before it's too late.
A Mallard Duckling Is Thriving—and Maybe Diving—Under the Care of Loon Parents
July 12, 2019 — Scientists discovered the surprising bird family on a Midwestern lake, and so far, all parties seem to be getting along swimmingly.
As the Rockies Melt, This Rare Nesting Bird Will Have Nowhere to Go
July 12, 2019 — In Wyoming, the Black Rosy-Finch, one of the continent’s least-known, least-accessible birds, may prove a bellwether for a retreating alpine ecosystem—if an intrepid scientist can track its numbers.
These Photos Reveal the Pollination Secrets of Florida’s Most Elusive Flower
July 11, 2019 — Despite extensive efforts, nobody had ever definitively documented the pollination of the ghost orchid, a mysterious plant that grows in the towering trees of the Everglades—until now.
Hello, Mountain-gem! The 2019 Update To North American Bird Names Is Here.
July 5, 2019 — An emerging duck trio and some other new labels to consider.
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