Red-billed Starling

How Flamingos Stand on One Leg Without Falling Over
May 27, 2017 — New research shows that the birds are specially built for balancing.
Bird Science
Did Folklore Help Bring Denmark's Ravens Back From the Brink?
May 26, 2017 — The once-endangered raven is rebounding in some parts of Scandinavia, and its role in Norse mythology and Danish history might have helped.
News
Follow These Pro Tips for Photographing Shorebirds
May 26, 2017 — Lisa Franceski has spent eight years shadowing shorebird families at her local beach. Here, she offers her advice for catching intimate shots.
Tips and How-Tos
Birdist Rule #89: Try Standing Still to See More Birds
May 25, 2017 — It's amazing what you can miss if you don't have a little patience.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Audubon Announces Karen Profita as New Executive Director of Louisiana State Office
May 24, 2017
Press Room
The Catbird Has a Simple Trick to Outsmart Brood Parasites
May 24, 2017 — When it comes to protecting its nest from the Brown-headed Cowbird and other nest invaders, the quirky Gray Catbird is especially talented.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
Proposed 2018 Federal Budget Leaves Little Room for Birds or Conservation
May 23, 2017 — If the administration's proposed budget signals its values, one thing is clear: protecting birds and the places they need is not high on the list.
News
Drilling in the Arctic Refuge Threatens the World's Birds
May 23, 2017 — Hidden in the President's newest budget proposal is the potential opening of the refuge to new oil and gas development.
News
Here We Go Again: Birds in the Crosshairs of White House Budget Proposal
May 22, 2017 — Major cuts to clean energy solutions, conservation programs, and a nefarious plan for the Arctic Refuge included in latest budget from the Trump Administration.
Press Room
Sorry, Hollywood, but Ian Harding Would Rather Be Birding
May 22, 2017 — Best known for his role on the show 'Pretty Little Liars,' Harding's new book 'Oddbirds' shares his love of birding and birds with a new audience.
Books