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Hear the Many Different Hoots of the Barred Owl
February 17, 2017 — The increasingly common owl has more than a dozen calls, including one that sounds like a monkey.
What to Do with Your Old Binoculars
February 09, 2017 — Whether you want to donate or sell the gear you no longer use, here are some ways to declutter.
A Photo ID Quiz That's Perfect for Beginner Birders
December 14, 2016 — Test your birding knowledge with 10 species often found during the Christmas Bird Count.
How We Ranked 'Em
December 09, 2016 — An explanation of our methodology for the binocular guide.
The Common Swift Is No Longer the Fastest-Flying Animal
November 21, 2016 — And here's a surprise: It wasn't even dethroned by another bird.
Was an Owl the Real Culprit in the Peterson Murder Mystery?
November 12, 2016 — A grisly whodunit may rest on the oddest criminal defense theory in recent history. We asked the experts if it’s possible.
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.
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.
The House Finch
July 15, 2016 — Thanks to an undercover Audubon sting, this bird is more of a backyard staple than a celebrity.
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.