All Bird and Conservation News

The Secret Superpower of Birds, Revealed
July 27, 2016 — Researchers have figured out how some species of birds deploy UV vision.
High Mercury Levels Pose Another Setback for Arctic Birds
July 22, 2016 — Gone unchecked, the element can lead to sickness, sterility, or even death in breeding shorebirds.
How Do Hummingbirds Fly Without Crashing?
July 21, 2016 — The birds can master their own physics by sizing up the objects in their path.
Making a Home in the Strangest of Places
July 20, 2016 — A pair of Great Lakes Piping Plovers is nesting successfully—on an Illinois Superfund site.
Oil Spill Cleanups Are Dangerously Deceptive
July 19, 2016 — Washing off an oil-covered bird is only half the battle. A new story in "Hakai" explains why.
Baby Ducks Are Capable of Abstract Thoughts
July 15, 2016 — Experiments show that ducklings can find deeper meaning in the objects they imprint on.
Building a New Future for the Colorado River
July 12, 2016 — Audubon's new Colorado River Project director, Jennifer Pitt, talks about how we can save one of the country's most iconic waterways.
This New Species Went Extinct Before It Was Even Discovered
July 05, 2016 — An exciting find on the Galapagos ends in a tragic twist, inspiring scientists to take a closer look at the islands' diversity.
How Your Next Camping Trip Could Be Harmful to Birds
June 30, 2016 — Steller’s Jays are getting cozy around picnics and fire pits. Here’s why that isn’t a good thing.
Are Tanner Birds More Immune to Poison?
June 30, 2016 — A new study unveils how Parisian pigeons could be using their feathers to ward off trace metals in the environment.