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Seven Nifty Jays That Aren’t Blue Jays
October 24, 2016 — Not that there's anything wrong with the Blue Jay, but there is a big, wonderful world of jays out there. Get to know some new ones.
Birding 101
A Bay-breasted Warbler perches sideways on a branch with leaves starting to turn yellow.
Follow These Tips to Identify Tricky Fall Warblers
October 07, 2016 — Here are the visual cues—and behaviors—to look for among drab, quiet autumn migrants.
Bird Identificiation
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.
Bird Science
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.
About Birds
The House Finch
July 15, 2016 — Thanks to an undercover Audubon sting, this bird is more of a backyard staple than a celebrity.
The Sketch
Hoot Goes the T. Rex?
July 14, 2016 — Scientists may have found a surprising parallel between bird and dinosaur sounds.
Bird Science
The Chuck-will's-widow and Eastern Whip-poor-will
June 30, 2016 — Nightjars, goatsuckers, whatever you want to call them—these freaky birds are heard but rarely seen.
The Sketch
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