Why Fat Birds Are Better At Making Babies
June 03, 2016 —
A new study shows that some warblers tack on the pounds—or, rather, fractions of an ounce to stay in good reproductive shape.
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Thirty Percent of North American Bird Species Face Decline Across Seasons
May 28, 2016 —
Two new studies strike similar conclusions on continental bird populations during winter and spring.
When DNA Becomes a Tool for Triaging Endangered Species
May 27, 2016 —
Inbred birds lead short, troubled lives, but new research reveals a way for scientists to help.
Why Some Birds Have Red Feathers
May 23, 2016 —
Scarlet plumage has long posed a mystery to scientists—but now they've finally solved it.
Bird CSI: A Loon, a Swollen Spleen, and a Mysterious Disease
May 19, 2016 —
Pathologists documented the first death of a loon in New England from avian malaria. Here’s how they got from corpse to diagnosis.
The Arctic Is Shrinking, and so Are Its Birds
May 17, 2016 —
In West Africa, Red Knots are 15 percent smaller today than they were 30 years ago—and climate change may be to blame.
Family Ties: Barn Owl Chicks Let Their Hungry Siblings Eat First
May 16, 2016 —
These nestlings are willing to give up a good meal—but to what end?
How Do Barn Owls Fly So Silently?
May 13, 2016 —
The secret to an owl’s stealthy flight lies in the shape of its feathers.
Four Astonishing Ways Birds Are Coping With Our Energy Demands
April 29, 2016 —
From Pennsylvania to Canada, birds are finding ways to dodge power structures and development.
