The Surprising Way Marine Mammals Are Poisoning California Condors
August 17, 2016 —
More than 40 years after being banned, DDT has reared its ugly head again.
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New Clues Point to When Dinosaurs Began Reproducing Like Modern Birds
August 15, 2016 —
A recent study identifies the Mesozoic Era as the time when the reproductive biology of modern birds began to take shape.
Scientists Finally Have Evidence That Frigatebirds Sleep While Flying
August 11, 2016 —
According to a new study, the birds can stay aloft for weeks by power napping in ten-second bursts.
Pitch (Not So) Perfect: Inbreeding Could Cause Birds to Sing Off-Key
August 09, 2016 —
A new study finds that inbred birds seem to be less musically talented than outbred ones, possibly hurting their chances of mating.
Risking Life and Limb in Antarctica to Find the Frozen Ancestors of Birds
August 04, 2016 —
Extreme fossil hunting on the icy outcrops at the bottom of the world.
Genes Play a Big Role in Songbirds' Travel Plans
July 29, 2016 —
New research shows that Swainson's Thrushes use a "genetic map" to pick their migration routes.
The Osprey Nation Wants You
July 28, 2016 —
A dedicated Osprey fan base is collecting valuable ecological data across Connecticut.
What’s Got Bird Beaks in a Twist?
July 27, 2016 —
Thanks to a major lead, scientists are hot on the trail of a never-seen disease, which could help them crack a cold case wide open.
The Secret Superpower of Birds, Revealed
July 27, 2016 —
Researchers have figured out how some species of birds deploy UV vision.
