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About Birds

In a Sky Ruled by Ancient Birds, Bats Conquered the Dark
October 23, 2026 — More than 50 million years ago, bats first took flight, carving out their own nighttime niche to avoid avian rivals and dangerous daytime skies.
Not Birds
A Northern Shrike perched in a thorny branch.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Shrike
October 22, 2026 — With its meaty diet and macabre habits, this pint-size predator is not your average songbird.
Bird Questions and Facts
Two Roseate Spoonbills bathe in shallow water.
The Pink Birds of North America
October 16, 2026 — Species like Roseate Spoonbills and American Flamingos are unforgettable. Learn to identify every pink bird you might spot in North America with Audubon's expert guide.
A Nēnē goose sits in a gravel area of a parking lot at night with buildings and colorful lights in the background.
The Nēnē Survived Near-Extinction. Can It Survive Modern Hawaiʻi?
October 01, 2026 — As the world’s rarest goose adapts to golf courses and strip malls, an unexpected collision with feral cat colonies and speeding traffic threatens to derail decades of recovery.
Conservation News
A crowd gathers in a parking lot taking pictures of a huge flock of Purple Martins flying overhead.
Across the South, Purple Martin Parties Are the Hottest Ticket in Town
September 25, 2026 — Every summer, hundreds of thousands of roosting swallows draw eager crowds to urban parking lots for an unforgettable spectacle.
Bird Migration
So Many Birds, So Little Time (or Bands)
September 23, 2026 — A morning of bird banding reveals the stories these tiny travelers carry and the questions they leave behind.
GREAT PLAINS Bird Migration
Flocks of Purple Martins fly over an urban scene at dusk.
Nearly Half of U.S. Bird Migration Hotspots Are in Cities—Here's Why That Matters
September 16, 2026 — A surprising number of migrating birds are choosing to stop in metropolitan areas, researchers found, raising the stakes for urban conservation efforts.
Bird Migration
A Black-and-white Warbler perched in a bright green pine tree.
The Black-and-White Birds of North America
September 14, 2026 — Explore black-and-white birds of North America. Get field marks, ID tips, and links to full species profiles for every bird you might encounter.
Birding 101
A Eurasian Blackbird perched on a mossy branch in a forest, singing.
Which Birdsong Is the Most Beautiful? Here's What Scientists Found
September 09, 2026 — In a new study of European bird species, participants picked the Eurasian Blackbird’s serenade as the most pleasing thanks to acoustic qualities that seem to have universal appeal.
Bird Songs and Calls