An awkward bird symbolizes the fight over America's WestDecember 07, 2018 – The plight of the goofy, not-so-smart sage grouse is a reflection of the tense debate about how to balance land use and preservation.
Prehistoric birds were born ready to run, fossil showsMarch 21, 2019 – A new look at a very old animal backs up the notion that dinosaur-era birds had to be quick on their feet.
The World's Best Destinations for Bird-WatchingMarch 08, 2018 – Slow down for epic spectacles of nature in these world wonders for birding.
This Ancient Japanese Tradition Uses Birds to Catch FishAugust 06, 2018 – Some fishers in Japan still practice ukai, in which cormorants dive for a fresh catch.
Rising temperatures could make some U.S. state birds ‘stateless’October 10, 2019 – A report released by the National Audubon Society predicts a dire future for North America’s birds if climate change isn't slowed.
First fossil lungs found in dinosaur-era birdOctober 22, 2018 – Preserved for 120 million years, the organs offer fresh perspective on the origins of avian flight.
Why you shouldn't feed wild animals (except maybe birds)July 05, 2019 – Many people draw wildlife into their backyards by putting out birdseed, saltlicks, and other food sources, but experts say doing so can lead to trouble.
Why These Birds Carry Flames In Their BeaksJanuary 08, 2018 – Australia's indigenous peoples have long observed "firehawks" spreading wildfires throughout the country's tropical savannas.
A Chicago museum disrupted an endangered bird's habitatSeptember 27, 2022 – Renovations to the Chicago History Museum in 2021 drove black-crowned night herons away from their annual breeding grounds. The birds have not returned, conservationists say.
Around the World, Farmland Birds Are in Steep DeclineJune 01, 2018 – Modern agriculture has transformed the world—and as a result, some bird species are hurting.
'Messy' New Species of Dinosaur-Era Bird DiscoveredSeptember 24, 2018 – The odd animal, named Jinguofortis perplexus, displays an unusual mosaic of bird and dinosaur features.
Alaska’s last vast wild place is open for drilling. Will the birds survive?September 10, 2019 – Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, where millions of birds come to nest and raise their young, is now under threat from petroleum development.
This Baby Bird Is a Mother’s NightmareJanuary 11, 2018 – A cuckoo chick commandeers a nest and then pushes out all the other babies.
In Scotland, a bird flu crisis threatens thousands of seabirdsAugust 22, 2022 – A mutated strain of avian influenza is killing unprecedented numbers of birds on the Shetland Islands, many of which are already under threat.
Surprising tropical bird appears in Connecticut—but why?October 12, 2018 – An out-of-place spoonbill that temporarily claimed a tiny pond in Stratford charmed the locals with its pink feathers and funky beak.
Why Birds Matter, and Are Worth ProtectingDecember 26, 2017 – They help the environment, but they also help our souls. In 2018 we’ll explore the wonder of birds, and why we can’t live without them.