The Wild Blue Turkey That Blew My Mind
November 26, 2019 —
Appreciating the avian diversity that’s there to astound us—if only we look.
About Birds
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Mockingbird
October 30, 2019 —
There's more to this flying copycat than meets the eye . . . or ear.
How Orioles Build Those Incredible Hanging Nests
August 06, 2019 —
The delicate-looking structures are stronger than they seem, and come in a variety of shapes and materials.
7 Hummingbirds That Wear Pants With Flair (Plus One Bonus)
December 14, 2018 —
Meet the "puffleg” birds of the Latin American tropics, covered in feathers all the way down.
Is It Okay to Remove Cowbird Eggs From Host Nests?
June 06, 2018 —
It can be tempting to interfere with these brood parasites. But there are many reasons—legal and behavioral—to leave tampering to the pros.
Scientists Finally Have Evidence That Frigatebirds Sleep While Flying
August 11, 2016 —
According to a new study, the birds can stay aloft for weeks by power napping in ten-second bursts.
