Birds of America
How to Slash Your Home Energy Use Through Strategic Gardening
Heating and cooling our homes eats up plenty of energy. Reduce the load with native plants that block summer sun or winter winds.
John Young Rediscovered the Australian Night Parrot, but Did He Lie About His Later Findings?
Much of Young's research on the nocturnal bird has been retracted over scientific shenanigans including allegations of a botched call recording, a planted feather, and bogus nests and eggs.
Get Started With Camera Traps to Nab Unusual Bird Photos
Change your viewpoint with technology that snaps the shutter for you.
Kenn Kaufman's Backyard Is One of the Best Spots to Witness Spring Migration
The legendary birder's latest book is a love letter to Ohio and migratory wonders. Read an excerpt here.
The Economic Impact of Arizona's Rivers, Lakes, and Streams
How water-based outdoor recreation contributes to statewide and local economies.
Four Decades of Building Strike Records Point to ‘Super Collider’ Birds
A new study finds that quiet fliers are safer than more social species when it comes to avoiding urban hazards on nocturnal migrations.
How Do You Blaze a Trail That Everyone Can Enjoy?
Birding with a disability can be difficult and lonely. These advocates are working to change that, one park at a time.
Did Scientists Just Settle a 200-Year-Old Debate About Cassowaries?
A new study shows that the cassowary’s helmet plays a role in regulating body temperature. But that might not be all it does.