A Magnetic ‘Stop Sign’ Tells These Birds Where to Nest
January 27, 2022 —
Nearly eight decades of banding data help dissect how songbirds return to the same breeding territory year after year.
Bird Science
Climate Change or Habitat Loss? New Study Weighs Which Influences Birds More
January 21, 2022 —
Ninety years of Christmas Bird Count data tease apart the effects of habitat loss and warming temperatures on winter bird distributions.
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.
6 Unexpected Ways Birds Are Important for the Environment (and People)
December 17, 2021 —
Birds play countless roles in healthy ecosystems—which is why preserving bird diversity helps everyone.
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.
Ask Kenn: What’s Up With Bird Color Morphs and Phases?
November 24, 2021 —
In some species, many adults wear different color patterns from others. Kenn Kaufman explains the phenomenon, and the lingo to describe it.
Scientists Still Searching for the Pathogen Behind the East's Songbird Epidemic
July 08, 2021 —
In a new report, experts ruled out a range of causes, but they still recommend taking down feeders until the source of the disease is identified.
Five Incredible Ways Birds Change Their Bodies for Spring and Fall Migration
April 09, 2021 —
To power perilous journeys, birds undergo extreme feats like doubling their body weight and rearranging or even consuming their internal organs.
Do Yourself a Favor This Spring: Go See the American Woodcock’s ‘Sky Dance’
March 26, 2021 —
Timberdoodles have one of the wildest mating rituals among North American birds, and you should definitely check it out. Here’s how.
