All Bird and Conservation News

How Monk Parakeets Pick Their Battles
September 10, 2015 — New research shows that these social birds use logic to choose whom to bully.
Five Bird Calls That Will Make You Laugh
September 10, 2015 — Check out these dumb (but endearing) sounds, courtesy of The Birdist.
10 Cool Facts About Climate-Threatened Birds
September 08, 2015 — How is a hummingbird like a Ferrari? Plus more weird facts.
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken’s Spot on the Endangered Species List Is in Jeopardy
September 04, 2015 — A Texas judge ruled in favor of a major oil and gas group and reversed the ruling to list the bird.
Birds Don’t Like (Fake) Traffic
September 04, 2015 — An experimental roadway of noise shows how the sound of traffic scares and hurts birds.
As Sage-Grouse Decision Looms, West Holds Its Breath
September 03, 2015 — U.S. Fish and Wildlife will decide whether to list the bird by the end of September.
99 Percent of Seabird Species Could Be Tainted With Plastic by 2050, Science Says
September 03, 2015 — A new study shows that the plastic problem in our oceans is bigger than we thought . . . and it’s about to get worse.
Finding Birds and Natural Beauty in an Urban Oasis
September 03, 2015 — Audubon Chicago Region is sparking conversations about birds and climate change in the heart of the Windy City.
Wes Craven, Renowned Director, Dies at 76
August 31, 2015 — The bird lover also served on Audubon California’s board.
New Research Details Warblers’ Mystery Treks
August 31, 2015 — No one knew exactly where Prothonotary Warblers went for the winter—until now.