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Did This Plant Evolve to Look Like a Bunch of Hummingbirds?
A photo of a strange Australian flower has Redditors proposing all sorts of scientific hypotheses.
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
More than 300 Audubon members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.
The Future of a Billion North American Birds Depends on Canada
A living sea of a billion or more birds swept north through the U.S. to Canada and Alaska this spring.
The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 100
Prepare to be delighted by the variety of birdlife and the story behind each stunning image.
The Female Scientist Who Discovered the Basics of Climate Science—and Was Forgotten By History
Celebrate Eunice Foote’s 200th birthday by learning how she predicted the effect of greenhouse gases before the man who gets the credit.
Arizonans Are Helping a Desert Warbler Expand Its Housing Options
A DIY nest box program run by Tucson Audubon provides new living quarters for Lucy's Warblers. The key, though, is to land the perfect shape.
After Five Years, the Sagebrush Songbird Survey Ends on a High Note
Almost 300 community scientists collected valuable data about the health of this hallowed habitat and its residents.
Birds Are Living Proof That ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pollute Our Water Supplies
Decades of studies show avian eggs and tissues are chock-full of widely used PFAS. Now officials are finally taking action for public health.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Photo: Simon Tan