Birds of America
Protecting and Celebrating an Oasis for Birds in the Great Basin
Lahontan Valley's wetlands provide critical habitat for birds.
In Vermont, a Popular Program Seeks to Make Hiking as Inclusive as Possible
The success of Pride Hikes shows that LGBTQ-safe spaces outdoors continue to be needed—and cherished.
Female Cerulean Warblers Chirp Away at Birdsong Stereotypes
Though females of this species aren't known to sing, that didn’t stop two in Indiana from belting out new tunes.
Did Neanderthals Catch and Kill Golden Eagles for Their Feathers and Talons?
New evidence suggests that the ancient hominids held raptors in high esteem—and might have even passed that practice to us.
Saving Colombia's Forests Is Crucial to Protect Prothonotary Warblers
A new study shows that almost the entire population winters in a region with rampant deforestation—a finding that could help target conservation.
U.S. House Approves Increased Spending on Key Water, Restoration, and Energy Projects
Funding benefits bird habitats from Florida to California and boosts energy programs.
Overcrowding Might be Driving Bald Eagles to Nest on Beaches
On the Virginia Barrier Islands, five ground nests have been found in the past six years—something never before seen on the East Coast.
Listen to the Elaborate Song of the Brewer's Sparrow
A resident of the sagebrush steppe, this little bird has one mighty complicated call.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Photo: Simon Tan