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”
Burrowing Owl perching on a pole. Photo by Don Mammoser/Shutterstock
Species Profiles
Stories about hummingbirds, owls, falcons, and many more fascinating species.
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”
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”
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”
Saving the Ancient Murrelet of Haida Gwaii
On the Canadian islands of Haida Gwaii, the work to save the Ancient Murrelet — and other seabirds and land mammals — is a team effort. Read More “Saving the Ancient Murrelet of Haida Gwaii”
The key to Golden-winged Warbler conservation in North Carolina
Learn how landowners can help stop the population decline of this popular songbird. Read More “The key to Golden-winged Warbler conservation in North Carolina”
Longtime Ivory-bill searchers call delisting ‘absurd,’ ‘really premature’
True believers say despite the lack of a ‘killer photo,’ evidence for the bird’s persistence exists and is being ignored. Read More “Longtime Ivory-bill searchers call delisting ‘absurd,’ ‘really premature’”
Tracking project reveals Osprey migration feat
A long-lived Osprey from Newfoundland, the star of a popular nature documentary, sired a chick that revealed a startling migratory feat for this widespread raptor species. Read More “Tracking project reveals Osprey migration feat”
10 bird species that need our help now
Over the years, several bird species have been saved from extinction. Here are 10 more that need our help. Read More “10 bird species that need our help now”