First blue feathers found on a fossilized birdJune 25, 2019 – An ancient relative of today’s rollers with a deep blue hue adds to our understanding of nature’s prehistoric palette.
These birds have fleshy ornaments as long as their bodiesFebruary 01, 2019 – Many male birds sport extra skin and flaps to woo females.
Bird-Watchers Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA group of Canadian tourists participate in a bird-watching tour in San Pacho, Mexico, in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Birds are crashing into NYC buildings. Record numbers are being rescued.October 08, 2020 – In boxes and in hoodies, by bicycle and subway, New Yorkers are bringing injured birds to the city’s only wildlife rehab center.
Crow's Nest Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA view from the crow's nest shows icy waters as this schooner breaks through Greenland's waters in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Early Bird Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA cormorant snaps up a fish in a Toronto pond in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Celebrate Year of the BirdFebruary 20, 2018 – National Geographic spearheads 12 months of storytelling, science, and action.
Invisible menace: Methane flares scorching birds at U.S. landfillsNovember 20, 2020 – Waste facilities must dispose of methane gas by burning it off—but birds, particularly hawks and owls, are flying into the colorless flames.
How can coffee plantations be more bird-friendly?April 29, 2019 – A rare look at more than 57,000 birds in Costa Rica provides new insights into how coffee plantations affect tropical bird biodiversity.
The ‘king of birds’ dresses the part when pursuing a mateAugust 15, 2019 – Though rarely seen in the wild, the western tragopan’s flashy features and elaborate dance moves catch the eyes of potential mates.
These Moths Drink the Tears of Sleeping BirdsSeptember 27, 2018 – A rare tear-feeding moth discovered in Brazil could help explain the bizarre behavior and whether it harms the birds.
In a first, fossil bird found with unlaid eggMarch 20, 2019 – “I couldn’t even sleep at night,” the lead paleontologist says of her reaction to the discovery.
Bird alarm calls help rhinos avoid people—and possibly poachersApril 09, 2020 – Red-billed oxpeckers that feed on rhinos’ ticks alert them to approaching humans, likely helping the poor-sighted animals survive.
When the pandemic quieted San Francisco, these birds could hear each other singSeptember 24, 2020 – As urban bustle ground to a halt this spring, white-crowned sparrow songs improved surprisingly fast, a new study says.
These 8 Bird Species Have Disappeared This DecadeSeptember 05, 2018 – The pace of bird extinction is picking up as their habitats vanish.
These birds 'retweet' alarm calls—but are careful about spreading rumorsJanuary 27, 2020 – Red-breasted nuthatches don't trust everything they hear, suggesting evolution favors cautious behavior, a new study says.