How Do Seabirds Drink Salt Water?
August 07, 2025 —
Albatrosses, petrels, and other ocean-dwellers can stay hydrated without fresh water. The key? Little glands above their eyes.
About Birds
Common Birds Are Declining the Fastest, and Habitat Loss Is to Blame, a New Study Finds
August 05, 2025 —
As humans have transformed the natural environment, abundant birds have suffered the most—while some rare species have increased.
10 Fun Facts About the Brown Pelican
August 01, 2025 —
They love fish but will eat whatever their pouches can hold.
‘Feather Detective’ Roxie Laybourne’s Career in Six Objects
July 22, 2025 —
From a gynandromorphic grosbeak to feathers collected at a murder investigation in Florida, biographer Chris Sweeney shares six unusual artifacts he found while researching his new book about the world’s first forensic ornithologist.
This Researcher Wants Your Photos of ‘Gulls Eating Stuff’
July 21, 2025 —
A community science project examines how gull diets are shifting amid population declines.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Western Hummingbirds?
July 10, 2025 —
Think you can tell a Calliope from a Costa's? Let's find out.
10 Fun Facts About the Bald Eagle
July 02, 2025 —
Not every bird carries the distinction of being a Guinness World Record-Holder.
Smart Bird Feeders Are Connecting Us to Wildlife —and Each Other—Like Never Before
June 20, 2025 —
The increasingly popular gadgets, which take photos of avian visitors, are turning at-home birding into a shared experience.
This Native-Run Raptor Center Is Safeguarding Sacred Birds, Feathers, and Practices
June 20, 2025 —
A Comanche-led conservation project takes on an increasingly urgent mission: protecting the birds revered by many tribes while preserving traditions at the heart of their culture.
