Meet the Undercover Crime Unit Battling Miami's Black Market of Birds
September 21, 2018 —
Multimillion-dollar sales of songbirds heap pressure on species already in decline. We go inside the covert investigation to capture traffickers.
Recent Attacks on the Endangered Species Act Are a Boon for Industry
September 20, 2018 —
If approved, the Trump administration's plan would weaken the law in a number of ways, including stripping protections for birds on the brink.
How the Public Is Losing Its Voice on Public Lands
September 20, 2018 —
Shorter comment periods. Fewer public meetings. Lost comments. Federal agencies are making it more difficult for citizens to weigh in on environmental rules and actions.
It's Hard to Know When a Species Is Extinct. A Mathematical Model Could Help.
September 20, 2018 —
The first results show that eight rare birds are goners. Conservationists hope they can use the science to focus on species with a chance of survival.
A Bipartisan Deal Could Save a Key Conservation Program About to Expire
September 19, 2018 —
The Land and Water Conservation Fund protects habitat critical for birds and beloved by birders. Just days before it expires, lawmakers are working together to extend it permanently.
Are These Quirky Comics Launching a New Generation of Bird Enthusiasts?
September 18, 2018 —
From an anxious pigeon to philosophical sparrows, birds star in several popular Instagram comics that explore life's ups and downs.