Science

Are Early Blooms Putting Hummingbirds at Risk?
April 07, 2015 — Audubon’s chief scientist talks migration, climate change, and what you can do to help.
Conservation Mismatch
April 07, 2015 — New research shows that some of the least-protected regions in the United States are home to some of the most vulnerable species.
What Makes Starlings Gather?
April 06, 2015 — For starlings, there’s benefit in the bustle of a murmuration.
Are Brightly Colored Males Really the Best Mates?
April 06, 2015 — New research is questioning one of the most accepted theories about bird feathers and sexual selection.
New South American Bird Species Discovered in Old Museum Drawer
March 31, 2015 — A group of tropical passerines adds another member to its ranks (sort of).
Hummingbirds Inspire Drone Design
March 31, 2015 — Hummers’ stubby wings might be the secret to their aerial success—and using this strategy could help drones hover.
Why Do Birds Masturbate?
March 20, 2015 — Tom Price aims to answer an unorthodox, and little-studied, question about avian behavior.
Cloudy With a Chance of Cholera
March 20, 2015 — Disease hit a flock of Snow Geese traveling home this weekend, with grim results.
How To Count a Thousand Birds (Or More)
March 19, 2015 — Bring your binoculars—and a strong stomach.
Do Diving Birds Have a Breaking Point?
March 19, 2015 — Gannet necks don’t buckle under pressure easily—scientists are learning just how much force this bird can handle.