6 Horrifying Bird Plagues—and How to Stop Them
November 01, 2015 —
These tiny scourges can cause mass casualties among avians.
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How Young Chileans Are Saving the Hudsonian Godwit
October 30, 2015 —
As fishing, logging, and wind farms take over the island of Chiloé, the shorebird is on the brink of losing its wintering grounds. Now locals are coming to the rescue.
What's Happening to England's Hen Harriers?
October 30, 2015 —
A wildlife crime drama is unfolding in Britain, as harriers go missing on the increasingly perilous moors.
800 Comments and Counting: The Reasoning Behind Our Kingfisher Posts
October 30, 2015 —
Our recent stories on specimen collection made waves across the media landscape. Here’s what happened—and how people responded.
Birds Flee in the Face of Fracking
October 29, 2015 —
In North Dakota, several species are responding to the recent natural gas boom by moving far away from active wells.
5 Ways the IUCN Red List Is Changing for Birds
October 29, 2015 —
Forty species are faring worse on the list, but the forecast isn't all gloomy.
Which Animals Prey on Hummingbirds?
October 29, 2015 —
If a creature can catch them, you can bet it's eating them.
Why the Dodo Deserves a New Reputation
October 26, 2015 —
Armed with 3-D scanning technology, one researcher is out to reinvent our perception of a long-extinct bird.
