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A vibrant Painted Whitestart perched on a log.
Willets, Warblers, and Wrens: This Year's Bird Name Updates and Species Splits
November 13, 2026 — Bird expert Kenn Kaufman details the 2026 American Ornithological Society and eBird name changes, from split Willets and Marsh Wrens to the newly dubbed Painted Whitestart.
Bird Names & Taxonomy
Two people bicycling on a roadside surrounded by vast tundra landscape.
An Ecologist and an Extreme Athlete Are Biking More Than 18,000 Miles on the Trail of a Migrating Whimbrel
November 06, 2026 — Shadowing a single satellite-tagged bird from Alaska to Patagonia, the duo aims to raise awareness about the imperiled species while mapping crucial stopover sites along the way.
Bird Migration
Portrait of an American Crow standing on a railing.
Are Crows and Parrots Really the Smartest Birds?
November 03, 2026 — Parrots and corvids have long been hailed as the undisputed geniuses of the bird world, but a new analysis reveals that 98 percent of species haven’t even had their intelligence tested.
Bird Science
A large bird of prey in the grass near a grave marker
Survivors on Sacred Ground: Crested Caracaras Spotted at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery
November 02, 2026 — The Black burial ground in Fort Myers protects more than history.
FLORIDA Bird News
A young Great Horned Owl regurgitates a slimy looking brown pellet while its sibling watches.
What Is an Owl Pellet? (It’s Not What You Think)
October 30, 2026 — Owl pellets aren't poop, and they're not vomit either. Here's what's actually inside those furry nuggets, how they form, and what you need to know to dissect them.
Bird Questions and Facts
Andrew George points to a small geolocator device attached to a female Prothonotary Warbler. The yellow songbird is held gently after being banded and tagged for tracking at Wyandotte County Lake Park.
Prothonotary Warblers in Kansas City Have a Secret. Can a Team of Volunteers Figure It Out?
October 30, 2026 — Where a population of Prothonotary Warblers in Kansas City went every winter was a mystery. Chapter members from Burroughs Audubon Society decided to solve it.
Audubon Chapters
A grid of ten bird eggs of varying colors and shapes on a black background.
How to Identify Bird Eggs by Color, Size, and Markings
October 30, 2026 — Found an egg? Explore our guide to common bird eggs to figure out what species laid it.
Bird Nests and Breeding
A huge colony of bats fly towards light shining through the opening of a cave.
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.