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Forest Service Ignores Ecology and Economics in Environmental Impact Statement
Document reveals unsustainable focus on old-growth logging in the Tongass National Forest.
These 'Goth Cardinals' Don't Breed Like All the Other Birds
Scientists are finally unraveling a 100-year-old mystery about the Phainopepla's unusual nesting behaviors.
This Parrot Is Smaller Than a Hummingbird
With more than 350 species, the world's parrots really do come in all shapes and sizes.
Harper the Great Blue Heron Just Crushed Her Fall Migration
The lanky wader flew nonstop over the open ocean from Canada to Florida in just 38 hours. Now she's living that island life.
Thousands of Dead Seabirds Washed Up on Alaska's Shores Again This Year
The deaths, including many Short-tailed Shearwaters, coincided with a new marine heat wave in the region. But the exact cause still eludes scientists.
A Note on Sea Level Rise and the Vulnerability of Bird Species
Why are some species classified as "Stable" when sea level rise may threaten them in the future?
Reverse Engineering the Climate Crisis Is Not Only Possible—It's Necessary
We can't merely cut emissions to preserve a livable planet. We'll have to invent technologies to take back the carbon we've already released.
Big Wins for Clean Energy
How victories in four key states can help ladder up to big impacts for birds across the country.