All Bird and Conservation News

February 15, 2019 — Some male hummingbirds have special feathers that audibly vibrate as they zoom around to impress females. Listen here.

February 15, 2019 — Congress voted to block planned barriers at biodiversity hotspots, including the National Butterfly Center. Will the president wall them off anyway?

February 15, 2019 — Scientists aren't sure whether the appearance is a range expansion or a migration mishap. Either way, it's a sign of the species' recovery.

February 13, 2019 — Deep in Louisiana marshes, the Black Rail is a master of stealth. Now a tactical team is shining a light on the species, with hopes to demystify its behavior and win it protections.

February 12, 2019 — A festive mix of birds and people

February 08, 2019 — In an unparalleled career, the Michigan congressman laid the foundation for modern environmental protection in America.

February 08, 2019 — Developers have lost the latest fight in their battle to delist the species, which breeds only in Texas Hill Country.

February 07, 2019 — Some projects are behind and others will be missed entirely. Meanwhile, everyone is wondering whether another shutdown is around the bend.

February 05, 2019 — Officials are working hard to contain the disease, but they worry that future outbreaks could be worsened by the sea’s continued deterioration.

February 05, 2019 — New research adds the Atlantic Puffin to a growing list of birds with features that react to ultraviolet light.