Birds of America
Meet the Hunters—and Their Dogs—Who Spend Spring Tracking Woodcock Chicks
A Michigan banding program enlists off-season sportsmen and women to locate the little "timberdoodles" and gather valuable conservation data.
The Netflix Show ‘Tuca & Bertie’ Is a Major Hit, Thanks to Its Bird-Inspired Creator
Behind its trippy style and talking animals, there’s a surreal familiarity to Lisa Hanawalt’s universe. We asked the artist and writer about its origins.
U.S. House Passes Second Bill to Boost Funding for Critical Conservation Programs
Increased funding benefits birds nationwide and builds on U.S. House support of conservation.
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.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Photo: Simon Tan