Red-billed Starling

Greater Sage-Grouse displaying its tail feathers during a bright sunset in a grasslands landscape.
What’s next for the Greater Sage-Grouse?
May 12, 2026 — The future of this species is tied to the health of the sagebrush and the implementation of recently finalized public land use plans
Building on a Continent of Birds: CAF’s Northern Regional Hub and Bird-Friendly Architecture
May 08, 2026 — Collisions with buildings have become one of the leading causes of this mortality, especially due to the extensive use of glass surfaces in these structures. This is because by reflecting the sky, trees, or surrounding vegetation, these facades create the illusion of a continuous habitat.
Five Migratory Birds That Depend on Built-Up Areas
May 08, 2026 — Legislation aimed at funding projects where people live and work needs your support
Building Better Habitat, One Songbird at a Time
May 08, 2026 — A tiny migratory bird is finding its voice again in northeast Los Angeles
Alexia Markoutsis in the field
Chasing the Science
May 07, 2026 — Introducing our 2026 Appleton-Whittell Research Fellows
turkey vulture in flight
Center for Birds of Prey Launches Haiku Contest for In-Person Storywalk
May 07, 2026 — Free submission. Winners can see their work printed along the storywalk and win a year-long membership to the Center for Birds of Prey.
A serpentine outcrop sprouting Serpentine Monardella on Ring Mountain.
The Unexpected Wealth of Serpentine Habitats
May 07, 2026 — How a thin, highly toxic soil provides essential conditions for native plants and birds to thrive in California.