Scientists Are Racing to Understand the Aleutian Tern’s Mysterious Decline
August 08, 2022 —
U.S. populations of the seabird have crashed in the past half century. Researchers hope an upcoming series of surveys will reveal how dire the situation is—and if the bird should be considered endangered.
The Senate Climate Deal Promises a Safer Future for Birds—If It Passes
August 02, 2022 —
Experts and advocates are optimistic, for the first time in ages, about what would be the biggest-ever U.S. investment in climate action.
Grand Canyon’s Ecosystem at Risk with Colorado River Crisis
July 27, 2022 —
We must address climate change to protect everything that depends on the River, including an iconic national park and its many fish and birds.
July 21, 2022 —
A bird banded in Maryland two years ago turned up this spring in British Columbia, highlighting the nomadic lifestyle of one finch species.
This Tiny Desert Raptor Could Soon Regain Federal Protection
July 12, 2022 —
But with developers and state wildlife managers opposed to a threatened listing even as its habitat disappears, the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl faces an uncertain future.