Meet Jali Makawa, Whose Expertise Proved Vital for Western Ornithologists
April 15, 2021 —
Makawa's knowledge and outdoor skills made him indispensable to the white museum curators cataloging Africa’s birds in the 20th century.
16 Virtual and In-Person Birding Festivals to Celebrate Spring Migration
April 14, 2021 —
Your favorite events might look a little different this year, but you’ll find online opportunities to explore birding hotspots from coast to coast.
H. Jon Benjamin’s ‘Morning Bird Reports’ Have Brought Joy to Many in Dark Times
April 14, 2021 —
One of America’s most recognizable voice-actors shares how the pandemic got him back into birds, why he started posting videos to Twitter, and about that one time he went fisticuffs with gulls.
Growing Demand for Vulture Heads Threatens the Birds’ Survival in Africa
April 12, 2021 —
Across the continent, traditional healers are increasingly using the body parts of vultures, creating an illegal market that has experts alarmed.
Five Incredible Ways Birds Change Their Bodies for Spring and Fall Migration
April 09, 2021 —
To power perilous journeys, birds undergo extreme feats like doubling their body weight and rearranging or even consuming their internal organs.