Podcast
Some Birds Enter A Hibernation-Like State Called Torpor to Survive Winter's Chill
February 15, 2019 — To save heat and energy, Common Poorwills can dial down their heart rate, breathing, and body temperature for weeks at a time.
What Is an Owl Pellet?
February 11, 2019 — Unable to digest the teeth, bones, and feathers of prey, owls regurgitate the remains in a single nugget.
Crow Pairs Strengthen Their Bond Through Preening
February 4, 2019 — A rarely seen (and heard) behavior shows us one way crows show affection.
How the Yellow-rumped Warbler Survives Northern Winters
January 28, 2019 — While most wood warblers head south to warmer climes, 'butterbutts' hunker down for the long, cold haul.
A Brief History of Cars Named for Birds
January 22, 2019 — Going back to the 1920s, automakers learned one way to successfully market a car: Name it after a bird.
Where Some of Your Favorite Summer Birds Head Each Winter
January 14, 2019 — In Oaxaca, Mexico, many U.S. bird species mingle with residents of the tropics as the weather starts to chill.
Why the American Woodcock's Ears Are Below Its Big Eyes
January 7, 2019 — Thanks to a rearranged skull and brain, this bird can forage for worms while keeping watch for predators.
How Do Birds Spend Cold Winter Nights?
January 2, 2019 — Huddling together and fluffing up are some of the ways that birds protect themselves from the chills of winter.
Hear the Commotion of Thousands of Birds on Texas's Bolivar Peninsula
December 17, 2018 — Most winters, the Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary is home to 5,000 or more birds like sandpipers and American Avocets.
Which Three Raptors Live on Every Continent but Antarctica?
December 10, 2018 — Highly adaptable and capable of flying long distances, they are some of the most successful bird species in the world.
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