Burrowing Owl named ABA’s 2022 Bird of the Year
Enjoy this roundup of stories we have published over the years about this adorable, fierce little owl. Read More “Burrowing Owl named ABA’s 2022 Bird of the Year”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
Protected area created to benefit one of the rarest birds in the world
Brazil’s Cherry-throated Tanager is believed to number only 17 birds. Read More “Protected area created to benefit one of the rarest birds in the world”
Shadow in the grasslands: Short-eared Owl
The species is in a decades-long population decline that has gone almost unnoticed. Read More “Shadow in the grasslands: Short-eared Owl”
Worldwide project hopes to find 10 missing bird species
The Search for Lost Birds hopes to harness the collective power of birders to help find Jerdon’s Courser, Cuban Kite, Dusky Tetraka, and other species. Read More “Worldwide project hopes to find 10 missing bird species”
Non-native songbirds in North America
A guide to 16 exotic passerines of the lower 48 states and southern Canada. Read More “Non-native songbirds in North America”
A brief history of exotic birds in the United States
Avian introductions into the U.S. have been a constant occurrence since well before the founding of the country. Read More “A brief history of exotic birds in the United States”
Report: Feds signal plans to downlist Whooping Crane
Florida panther and Florida Key deer also targeted for downlisting or delisting under Endangered Species Act. Read More “Report: Feds signal plans to downlist Whooping Crane”
Kiwikiu among 10 U.S. species most threatened by climate change
The bird is one of the top 10 endangered species in the United States due to the influence of climate change and introduced mosquitoes. Read More “Kiwikiu among 10 U.S. species most threatened by climate change”
Update: Single ‘Akikiki rescued on Kaua‘i
A team of six researchers had hoped to locate the four or five remaining ’Akikiki in a thick rainforest but could only find one young bird. Read More “Update: Single ‘Akikiki rescued on Kaua‘i”
Study suggests isolated tropical bird populations merit species status
White-crowned Manakin is not just one species, scientists find. Read More “Study suggests isolated tropical bird populations merit species status”