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The Shoebill: Or, the Most Terrifying Bird in the World
August 05, 2016 — Are you ready for this thing? I don't think you're ready for this thing.
Hoot Goes the T. Rex?
July 14, 2016 — Scientists may have found a surprising parallel between bird and dinosaur sounds.
Bird Science
Why Some Birds Have Red Feathers
May 23, 2016 — Scarlet plumage has long posed a mystery to scientists—but now they've finally solved it.
Bird Feathers and Colors
Where Do Hummingbirds Get All That Energy?
April 13, 2016 — A lifestyle like theirs can only be matched by multiple sugar highs.
Bird Questions and Facts
Seven Women Who Made the World Better for Birds and People
March 31, 2016 — We’re giving a major hat tip to these die-hard conservationists, because every month should be Women's History Month.
Conservation News
Is This House Finch Feeling The Bern?
March 28, 2016 — Here's how Audubon IDed the bird that upstaged Bernie Sanders in Oregon.
Bird News
10 Fun Facts About Penguins
January 20, 2016 — Penguins are some of the coolest and most charming animals around, with many adaptations for ocean life and relatable social behaviors.
Bird Questions and Facts
Which Animals Prey on Hummingbirds?
October 29, 2015 — If a creature can catch them, you can bet it's eating them.
Bird Questions and Facts
13 Fun Facts About Owls
October 15, 2015 — Unravel a bit of the mystery shrouding these amazing birds of prey.
Bird Questions and Facts
Why a Hawk Is a Hummingbird’s Best Friend
September 08, 2015 — The raptors help keep predators away from the tiny birds, new research shows.
Bird Behavior