Priyanka Runwal

Reporter, Audubon Magazine

Priyanka Runwal is a reporter currently based in New York City and former editorial fellow for Audubon magazine. 

Articles by Priyanka Runwal

This Stunning Photo Project Showcases the Loggerhead Shrike’s Gory Deeds
April 22, 2020 — On Colorado’s grasslands, Rachel Hopper skillfully captures the beauty and brutality of this fierce songbird’s distinctive style of food storage.
When Yellow Warblers Warn of Brood Parasites, Red-winged Blackbirds Listen
April 06, 2020 — A new study found that the bird’s distinct warning call for Brown-headed Cowbirds might also benefit eavesdropping neighbors.
To Get By in the Big City, Birds Need to Have a Large Brain or Lots of Sex
March 25, 2020 — A new study reveals two traits that help some species meet the challenges of city life in a quickly urbanizing world.
Reimagining the Black Skimmer
March 22, 2020 — Ana Galvañ uses warm tones, stencil textures, and bold shapes to reimagine this graceful seabird.
20 Days, 7,500 Miles: Desertas Petrels’ Mind-Boggling Foraging Trips
March 13, 2020 — Using regional winds to their advantage, these rare seabirds fly as far and fast as they can to search out patches of food.
In Virginia, a Race to Ready New Nesting Sites for 20,000 Returning Seabirds
February 21, 2020 — Last week the governor announced a plan to create ad-hoc habitat for the state's biggest breeding colony, which recently saw its 30-year-old site paved over for a major construction project. But time is of the essence.
Gravity Gives These Birds the Drop on Tough-to-Crack Foods
February 12, 2020 — Some species have figured out that, when released from the right height onto a hard surface, even nuts or shellfish can make a (sort of) easy meal.
This Is PigeonBot, the World's Most Bird-Like Flying Robot Yet
January 24, 2020 — Researchers have gleaned new insights (and some feathers) from Rock Pigeons that further unravel the mysteries of avian flight.
Can Kangaroo Island's Glossy Black-Cockatoo Survive Australia's Fires?
January 22, 2020 — The endangered birds have lost a significant amount of habitat, leaving conservationists concerned about their long-term prospects.