Birds of America
Florida Defends Its Shores Ten Years After the BP Oil Disaster Was Finally Contained
As birds in the Gulf are still recovering, the Sunshine State faces a threat of expanded offshore drilling.
Meet the Dipper, North America's Only Aquatic Songbird
A photographer spent years on rushing streams in the Rocky Mountains documenting the remarkable American Dipper.
How to Make a Comic About Birds
Rosemary Mosco, creator of ‘Bird and Moon,’ shares tips and techniques for turning a funny idea into a cartoon.
Gain a Duck, Lose a Crow: the 2020 Updates to North American Bird Names
The Mexican Duck is now its own species, and the Northwestern Crow officially gets lumped with American Crow.
Learn to Draw Birds with David Sibley
The simple act of drawing can change the way you look at the world—and the way you understand birds. Get started with this video series.
Finally, a Bird-Themed Spotify Playlist (No, It's Not a Bunch of Bird Calls)
It's no coincidence that the avian-themed songs on biologist Amanda Gallinat's playlist echo the order of a field guide.
How Protecting Habitats Could Help Prevent Future Pandemics
Wildlife health is not separate from our own. To forestall new infectious "spillover" events, experts are looking to familiar conservation tools.
The Surreal Challenge of Making a Magazine During an Unthinkable Spring
Creating our summer issue meant balancing the desire for escape with a deeper need to face the moment.