Why Fat Birds Are Better At Making Babies
June 03, 2016 —
A new study shows that some warblers tack on the pounds—or, rather, fractions of an ounce to stay in good reproductive shape.
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Rare Gull Eggs Fall Prey to Britain’s Foodies
June 02, 2016 —
A recent caper throws light on the plight of Mediterranean Gulls, which are losing their eggs to poachers and restaurants.
Birdist Rule #55: Go on a Pelagic Birding Trip
June 01, 2016 —
Hold your bile, conquer your sea legs, and head far offshore. Trust me, the birds are worth it.
Did Oregon’s Cormorants Finally Snap Under the Pressure of a Cull?
May 31, 2016 —
As seabirds flee from East Sand Island, a colony’s future is put into question.
Thirty Percent of North American Bird Species Face Decline Across Seasons
May 28, 2016 —
Two new studies strike similar conclusions on continental bird populations during winter and spring.
When DNA Becomes a Tool for Triaging Endangered Species
May 27, 2016 —
Inbred birds lead short, troubled lives, but new research reveals a way for scientists to help.
Why Some Birds Have Red Feathers
May 23, 2016 —
Scarlet plumage has long posed a mystery to scientists—but now they've finally solved it.
