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The Quest for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Heads to Cuba

April 11, 2016 — Can two determined birders track down the most elusive—and possibly extinct—bird out there? Follow our daily blog to find out.

Keystone Oil Spill Raises More Questions About Pipeline Safety

April 11, 2016 — Last week a South Dakota pipeline was shut down—after it had already leaked thousands of gallons of oil.

Will the Duck Stamp Get a New Look?

April 08, 2016 — A new plan will either upend or expand an 82-year-old hunting tradition.

Why Black Larks Build Poop Fortresses

April 08, 2016 — Female larks borrow dung from grazing animals to create a force field around their nests.

Can Solar Plants Make Good Bird Habitat?

April 06, 2016 — A proposed state law could turn Minnesota's solar gardens into actual gardens for native birds and pollinators.

Birdist Rule #12: How to Misidentify a Bird With Grace and Dignity

April 06, 2016 — Mistakes happen to the best of us. Here's how to save face.

How to Tell a Carolina From a Black-Capped Chickadee

April 05, 2016 — Hint: Their voices give them away.

Judge Approves $20 Billion Settlement For Deepwater Horizon

April 04, 2016 — Six years after the disastrous oil spill, BP will finally have to pay up.

Are City Birds More Street Smart?

April 04, 2016 — Urban living may make birds more adept at solving life’s problems.

Birds in North America and Europe Are Quickly Packing Their Bags—Here's Why

April 01, 2016 — Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way species move across continents.