2020 Everglades breeding season mixed for wading birds
Nest counts were up for Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret, down for White Ibis and Snowy Egret. Read More “2020 Everglades breeding season mixed for wading birds”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
Lighter-colored feathers help migratory birds stay cool
The findings are a reminder of the important role of temperature and climate factors more broadly in shaping the evolution of animal coloration. Read More “Lighter-colored feathers help migratory birds stay cool”
New research: Redpoll species are all one
A ‘supergene’ controls differences in redpolls’ plumage color and morphology, researchers say. Read More “New research: Redpoll species are all one”
Big trouble for a small Hawaiian honeycreeper
A rescue mission is attempting to capture the last four or five ’Akikiki individuals at a field site known as Halehaha. Read More “Big trouble for a small Hawaiian honeycreeper”
Defending the Harpy Eagle
Throughout the air wolf’s range in Central America and South America, a small army of dedicated protectors do all they can to save the massive raptor. Read More “Defending the Harpy Eagle”
Evidence that birds are dinosaurs is outstandingly good
Author of book Dinopedia explains that fossil finds over the last 25 years have solidified our understanding of the bird/dinosaur connection. Read More “Evidence that birds are dinosaurs is outstandingly good”
Wintering owls are back. Let’s give them space and respect.
Whether you’re watching owls or taking photos, keep your distance. Read More “Wintering owls are back. Let’s give them space and respect.”
Why birders have no excuse for boredom
As long as birds exist and we birders have the latitude to engage them, life is a sensory and intellectual feast. Read More “Why birders have no excuse for boredom”
Chicago-area brewery to release ale in support of Northern Harrier conservation
November 20 release will take place alongside premiere of trailer for “The Magic Stump,” a documentary film that features harriers and other Illinois birds of prey. Read More “Chicago-area brewery to release ale in support of Northern Harrier conservation”
New tanager species described from Bolivia, Peru
The species is named Inti Tanager, after the Quechua word for “sun,” because of its yellow plumage and because it occurs in open, sunny habitat. Read More “New tanager species described from Bolivia, Peru”