Darwin’s finches altering behaviors due to parasitic fly
Spending time with offspring is critical to their survival, research shows. Read More “Darwin’s finches altering behaviors due to parasitic fly”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
New Caledonian Crows recognize the value of better tools
Valuable hooked tools more likely to be kept safe between uses. Read More “New Caledonian Crows recognize the value of better tools”
Feds to host public hearing on Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Comment period reopened until February 10. Read More “Feds to host public hearing on Ivory-billed Woodpecker”
Britain’s Birdfair to return in 2022
The festival will now be known as Global Birdfair, and in 2022, it will take place July 15-17. Read More “Britain’s Birdfair to return in 2022”
Watch a penguin’s amazing agility as it feeds on a school of fish
New footage shows a penguin repeatedly diving and twisting through schools of sardines with startling speed and agility. Read More “Watch a penguin’s amazing agility as it feeds on a school of fish”
Lead ammo stunts Bald Eagle recovery
Despite rising numbers of Bald Eagles, poisoning from eating carcasses contaminated by lead shot has reduced population growth. Read More “Lead ammo stunts Bald Eagle recovery”
In Peru’s highlands, a one-man wonder for birds
Meet Tino Aucca Chutas, who leads a forest conservation organization in the high Andes. Read More “In Peru’s highlands, a one-man wonder for birds”
Mass die-off of Magellanic Penguins occurred during 2019 heat wave
More than 350 penguins died at one breeding site, and nearly three-fourths of them were adults. Read More “Mass die-off of Magellanic Penguins occurred during 2019 heat wave”
Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl may receive federal protection, again
The proposal calls for the subspecies to be listed as threatened. Read More “Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl may receive federal protection, again”
A special bird on New Year’s Eve: the Steller’s Sea-Eagle
Huge wandering raptor in New England sparks excitement, camaraderie — and a bit of sadness. Read More “A special bird on New Year’s Eve: the Steller’s Sea-Eagle”