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The Colorful Fiesta of Spring Migration
February 06, 2026 — Texas’s vast geographic area and diversity of habitats provides critical resources including food, water, and shelter for birds along their journey.
TX Bird Migration
A House Wren perches on a wooden fence post holding a bug in its beak.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern House Wren
February 05, 2026 — This little bird is a fighter with major pipes—and it probably lives in your neighborhood.
Bird Questions and Facts
Close view of a hawk with avocado bits on its open beak.
Red-shouldered Hawks With a Taste for Avocado Join a Growing List of Fruit-Eating Raptors
February 05, 2026 — Until now the behavior had been undocumented in the species, but recent research has revealed that more birds of prey consume plants than we realized.
Bird Behavior
Two Brown Noddies perch on a Brown Pelican in the water, one on its back and one on its head.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2025 Audubon Photo Awards
January 30, 2026 — Take a peek into the always entertaining lives of birds, from intimate moments with mates to fierce fights for territory.
Audubon Photography Awards
A wild Muscovy Duck flying close over the surface of blue water.
What's the Difference Between Wild and Domestic Muscovy Ducks?
January 29, 2026 — The strange, bumpy-faced waterfowl can be found across the United States, but in almost all cases the birds are domestic versions of the wild ducks. Here's how to know which is which.
Bird Identificiation
A Mallard walks along the frozen surface of icy water.
How Birds Keep Their Feet From Freezing in Frigid Temperatures
January 26, 2026 — Ever wonder how ducks can stand on ice for hours? The key is this clever physiological adaptation.
Bird Science
A slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco stands on top of a small mound of snow.
10 Fun Facts About the Dark-eyed Junco
January 22, 2026 — Juncos are a feeder favorite across the country—but do you know which version you have?
Bird Questions and Facts
An aerial landscape of fog over the canopy of a lush, sprawling forest.
Huge Numbers of Migrating Birds Rely on These Five Central American Forests—but They're Disappearing Fast
January 16, 2026 — A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region’s “Five Great Forests,” which support nearly half of some beloved species’ global populations.
Conservation News
Mark Hauber inspects a nest in a tree using a telescopic mirror.
Got Beef With Cowbirds? This Researcher Wants to Change Your Mind
January 15, 2026 — The brood parasites get a bad rap for making other birds raise their young, but study by study, Mark Hauber and his “Cowbird Lab” have revealed a species worthy of respect.
Bird Science
A Northern Mockingbird hovers around a Crested Caracara perched on a fence post.
What Type of Bird Is That?
January 14, 2026 — See a bird but have no idea what bird you actually saw? Start with this list of types of common birds.
Birding 101