How Harpy Eagles Are Designed to Kill
August 12, 2019 —
Named after the Harpies of Greek mythology, females can sport five-inch talons and weigh up to 20 pounds.
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New Plan for Bears Ears National Monument Draws Fire over Tree-Clearing
August 09, 2019 —
The government says uprooting piñon-juniper forest with heavy chains improves public lands in the West, but the science is sketchy.
The Ghosts of Gone Birds Haunts an Odd and Endangered Beetle
August 09, 2019 —
After centuries of losing countless birds and other small animals, a spiral of ecological consequences has taken its toll on American burying beetles.
Five Antidotes to Beat the Birding Blues Between Migrations
August 07, 2019 —
Birders need to fill the downtime from spring to fall somehow—and they don't always have to use binoculars.
A Sassy Crow Narrates the Zombie Apocalypse in New Novel
August 07, 2019 —
“Hollow Kingdom” is Kira Jane Buxton’s love letter to crows featuring junk food, drooling dogs, and the end of humanity.
How Orioles Build Those Incredible Hanging Nests
August 06, 2019 —
The delicate-looking structures are stronger than they seem, and come in a variety of shapes and materials.
Hear the Wild Way Magnificent Frigatebirds Attract Mates
August 05, 2019 —
Gathered in groups, males excitedly rattle their slender bills against their inflated bright red throat pouches.
As Ospreys Recover, Their Nests Are Sparking Fires and Power Outages
August 02, 2019 —
The birds’ preference for tall, open platforms leads them to nest on utility poles. Now companies are becoming proactive about preventing accidents.
Disturbing Photo Shows a Black Skimmer Feeding a Cigarette Butt to Its Chick
August 01, 2019 —
The image confirms what many researchers have long suspected—that wild birds mistake the pervasive and harmful litter for food.
