Birds are building simpler nests and more bird breakthroughsNovember 22, 2018 – Parrots crack each other up, plus a success story from the Year of the Bird.
What we know about the mystery bird death crisis on the East CoastJuly 15, 2021 – As hundreds of songbirds have gone blind and died in several U.S. states, experts race to find out why, and wildlife rehabbers try to give avian patients a dignified death.
This bird pesticide is legal, but recent deaths are stoking controversyOctober 21, 2020 – “Both physically and psychologically, it’s an awful way to die,” says one conservationist of the bird poison Avitrol. Cities around the U.S. and Canada agree—and some have banned it.
Could a birding boom in the U.S. help conservation take flight?September 02, 2021 – Millennials, people of color, and other Americans picked up their binoculars during the pandemic. The hobby might help save warblers and puffins.
Meet Flamingo Bob, the poster bird for conservationJanuary 09, 2020 – Rescued by a veterinarian in Curaçao, the charismatic bird has become a local celebrity—and spokesbird for environmental awareness.
Crane Migration Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayThousands of cranes migrate to Israel's Hula Valley in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Listen: This could be the loudest bird on EarthOctober 21, 2019 – To woo females, male white bellbirds scream at volumes as loud as a rock concert, a new study says.
These birds flock in mesmerizing swarms of thousands—but why is still a mysteryMarch 25, 2021 – Defending against predators can’t completely explain why European starlings create such incredible patterns in the sky.
10 new birds discovered in 'lost world'January 09, 2020 – A record-breaking expedition to three, little-explored Indonesian islands has revealed new species and subspecies of songbirds.
The Biggest Bird That Ever Lived and 5 More Bird SuperstarsMay 15, 2018 – From the largest bird to the fastest moving bird, here are six stars of the bird world.
Stunning Hummingbird Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA red-tailed comet displays its tail feathers as it feeds in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
This Amazon bird’s eggs are black-market gold. Here’s why.June 05, 2019 – In a sophisticated laundering scheme, traffickers fly the eggs to Europe, incubate them, and pass the live birds off as captive-bred.
Make a bird feederJune 15, 2018 – Attract birds to your yard with this crafty project.
To save birds, should we kill off cats?September 17, 2019 – Our feline friends are killing billions of birds every year. A fan of both animals believes there are humane solutions.
Year of the BirdYear of the Bird is 12 months of storytelling, science, and conservation aimed at heightening public awareness of birds and the importance of protecting these critical species.
These Clever Birds Will Work for FoodAugust 24, 2018 – Trained rooks are theme-park janitors, and a freelance crow greets tourists in England.