This spider web is strong enough for a bird to sit on, a scientific firstNovember 14, 2022 – The newly recorded behavior could mean the jorō spider, an invasive species, can provide a small but positive benefit to other wildlife.
Flamingo Flock Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayHundreds of lesser flamingos gather on Lake Bogoria, Kenya, in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Never-before-seen colorful bird hybrid surprises scientistsAugust 10, 2022 – The offspring of a scarlet tanager and rose-breasted grosbeak—distantly related birds whose evolutionary paths diverged 10 million years ago—was recently found in Pennsylvania.
Bird flu is spreading from pole to pole. Here’s why it matters.March 07, 2024 – A highly virulent strain of H5N1 has wiped out entire colonies of seabirds and seals from Alaska to Antarctica. Experts say the risk to people is low—for now.
Endangered birds experience 'virgin birth,' a first for the speciesOctober 28, 2021 – Female California condors don't need males to have offspring—joining sharks, rays, and lizards on the list of creatures that can reproduce without mating.
Wildfire smoke affects birds too. Here’s how you can help.June 20, 2023 – More than two-thirds of North American birds are vulnerable to extinction due to climate change. Poor air quality from smoke is a growing concern.
Extremely rare ‘spoonie’ bird added to ark of imperiled animalsJuly 21, 2022 – The 13,000th image in National Geographic’s Photo Ark is the spoon-billed sandpiper, a critically endangered shorebird known for its spectacular migration.
Many birds flocked to cities during COVID-19 lockdownsSeptember 22, 2021 – Some species quickly responded to lower levels of human activity, but whether their return to urban areas is good for them—or not—remains unclear.
How Cuba’s popular songbird competitions are putting wild birds at riskMarch 10, 2022 – Online sales of wild birds, conducted openly in violation of Cuban laws, are booming.
Here's how kids can take bird photographs like a pro.April 20, 2022 – These tips from our experts will help children's creativity take flight.
Bird Watching | Nat Geo Photo of the DayScientists and volunteers in Arkansas search for the likely extinct ivory-billed woodpecker in this image from our photography archives.
Parrot Image, Canada | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA parrot locks eyes with the camera in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Crane Company Image | National Geographic Photo of the DayA researcher keeps a female sandhill crane company in this National Geographic Photo of the Day.
This bird’s drumming on his body lures the ladiesJanuary 15, 2019 – The male frigatebird has a mighty wingspan and awesome stamina—but he really impresses mates by inflating a body part and playing drum solos on it.
5 ways to celebrate birds this springApril 23, 2020 – In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, held on May 9 in the U.S. and Canada, discover megaflocks, fine art made from feathers, and a bird that belches.
Friendly Feathers Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA man is surrounded by the pigeons he cares for on Coney Island, New York, in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.