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Why Do Some Seabirds Eat So Much Plastic? It Smells Like Food.
November 09, 2016 — New research shows that certain seabirds associate a scent produced by common plastics with potential meals—much to their detriment.
Bird Science
The Common Swift Is the New Record Holder for Longest Uninterrupted Flight
November 07, 2016 — Scientists have found that the birds can stay in the air for 10 months straight. That is a very long time.
Bird Questions and Facts
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
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