Bird Behavior

Injury or Illusion? Why a Bird With a Broken Wing May Not Be What It Appears

April 28, 2022 — Some species feign injuries to protect their nests from predators—a more common behavior than previously thought, new research shows.

A Lunar Eclipse Sheds Light On a Fascinating Behavior In Birds

April 11, 2022 — Recent research reveals that Black Swifts ascend to remarkable heights when the moon is full. Why they do so is more of a mystery.

Bird Science

These Early Nesters Get a Head Start on Breeding Season

March 17, 2022 — Not every bird species waits for spring to lay eggs and raise chicks.

Bird Nests and Breeding

The ‘Big Boom Theory’ That Could Help Conserve Common Nighthawks

January 14, 2022 — New research confirms that males’ wing-boom sound marks hard-to-find nesting sites—a boon for efforts to save these mysterious, declining birds.

Bird Science

Warmer Oceans Raise the ‘Divorce’ Rate Among Typically Loyal Albatross Pairs

November 24, 2021 — A new study of Black-browed Albatrosses provides a reminder that climate change can affect birds in unexpected ways.

Bird Science

Ask Kenn: Why Have Roseate Spoonbills Invaded the North This Summer?

August 31, 2021 — Also this month: Is fall really the hardest season for identifying birds? Kenn Kaufman doesn't think so.

Bird Questions and Facts

Five Incredible Ways Birds Change Their Bodies for Spring and Fall Migration

April 09, 2021 — To power perilous journeys, birds undergo extreme feats like doubling their body weight and rearranging or even consuming their internal organs.

Bird Migration