Here’s Why Birds Rub Their Beaks on Stuff
May 01, 2019 —
There’s more to this behavior than meets the eye. Some of it meets the nose.
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Rude: Kingfishers, Grebes, and Gulls Are Among the Internet's Least Popular Birds
April 24, 2019 —
A new analysis of Google searches suggests some pretty great species aren't getting the attention they deserve. It's time to change that.
A Rare Bald Eagle Trio—Two Dads and a Mom—Captivates Webcam Fans
April 11, 2019 —
Even after their first mate died, the two males remained faithful to each other, and are now raising three eaglets with a new female named Starr.
Four Decades of Building Strike Records Point to ‘Super Collider’ Birds
April 03, 2019 —
A new study finds that quiet fliers are safer than more social species when it comes to avoiding urban hazards on nocturnal migrations.
Did Scientists Just Settle a 200-Year-Old Debate About Cassowaries?
April 02, 2019 —
A new study shows that the cassowary’s helmet plays a role in regulating body temperature. But that might not be all it does.
Nuthatches Take Up Nannying When There’s a Shortage of Mates
March 28, 2019 —
A forest experiment in Florida reveals what drives male Brown-headed Nuthatches to care for other couples’ chicks.
Cryptic Seabirds Can Hide From This Scientist, But Not From Her Spy Network
March 25, 2019 —
Acoustic monitoring combined with powerful machine learning is giving researchers new insights into the elusive Ashy Storm-Petrel. It's just one way that artificial intelligence can tackle pressing conservation challenges.
Watch How Hummingbird Hackers Keep Up With Their Quick, Tiny Subjects
March 22, 2019 —
More scientists are embracing inventive ways to decode the biology and behavior of a unique bird family.
Why Birders Are Putting Stickers on Monarch Butterflies
March 21, 2019 —
A community-science project helps conservationists understand—and protect—the imperiled migratory species.
