Are Tanner Birds More Immune to Poison?
June 30, 2016 —
A new study unveils how Parisian pigeons could be using their feathers to ward off trace metals in the environment.
Science
How Birds Brave the Extremes, All Day, Every Day
June 30, 2016 —
A new book reveals the strange and wondrous adaptations birds rely on to get by.
A Stunning Look at the First 3-D Prehistoric Bird Wings Ever Found by Scientists
June 30, 2016 —
The fossils were discovered in Myanmar amber—a form of mummification that's typical for insects.
How a Tern Broke the Record for the Longest Known Migration
June 28, 2016 —
Researchers call the bird’s journey of 60,000 miles an “underestimate” of how far it actually flew.
Who Wins in a Fight Between Bluebirds and Swallows?
June 23, 2016 —
Mountain Bluebirds could have a hard time defending their homes if climate change speeds up the arrival of their nest rivals.
Here’s Your First Look at Audubon’s New Birds and Climate Project
June 22, 2016 —
Climate Watch is getting volunteers across the country to admire bluebirds (for science).
The Art of Hatching an Egg, Explained
June 20, 2016 —
Author Tim Birkhead is at it again—this time with a written history of eggs and the wonders that lie within.
To Catch a Predator
June 20, 2016 —
Want to be a raptor bander? You'll need live bait, a taco trap, a good hand cream, and years of licensed training.
What Goes On in the Mind of an Invasive Species?
June 17, 2016 —
An Aesopian experiment may clue us in to how adaptable the Great-tailed Grackle truly is.
