How Do Birds Cope With Cold Winter Weather?
January 24, 2024 —
From fluffing up to hunkering down, birds rely on these survival strategies when the temperature dips.
Bird Behavior
Apparently Magpies and Crows Are Using "Anti-Bird Spikes" to Make Their Nests
July 13, 2023 —
Birds often incorporate human-made materials while nest building, but a new study shows European corvids are taking the idea to the extreme.
When Birds Get Lost, Space Storms May Be to Blame
June 05, 2023 —
New analysis of 60 years of bird banding data shows that vagrancy increases during periods of geomagnetic disturbance.
The 2022 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 12 Videos
January 25, 2023 —
Check out this fantastic footage of birds in the wild, and discover the backstory behind each video.
Injury or Illusion? Why a Bird With a Broken Wing May Not Be What It Appears
April 28, 2022 —
Some species feign injuries to protect their nests from predators—a more common behavior than previously thought, new research shows.
A Lunar Eclipse Sheds Light On a Fascinating Behavior In Birds
April 11, 2022 —
Recent research reveals that Black Swifts ascend to remarkable heights when the moon is full. Why they do so is more of a mystery.
These Early Nesters Get a Head Start on Breeding Season
March 17, 2022 —
Not every bird species waits for spring to lay eggs and raise chicks.
The ‘Big Boom Theory’ That Could Help Conserve Common Nighthawks
January 14, 2022 —
New research confirms that males’ wing-boom sound marks hard-to-find nesting sites—a boon for efforts to save these mysterious, declining birds.
Warmer Oceans Raise the ‘Divorce’ Rate Among Typically Loyal Albatross Pairs
November 24, 2021 —
A new study of Black-browed Albatrosses provides a reminder that climate change can affect birds in unexpected ways.
