Burrowing Owl named ABA’s 2022 Bird of the Year
Enjoy this roundup of stories we have published over the years about this adorable, fierce little owl. Read More “Burrowing Owl named ABA’s 2022 Bird of the Year”
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New tanager species described from Bolivia, Peru
The species is named Inti Tanager, after the Quechua word for “sun,” because of its yellow plumage and because it occurs in open, sunny habitat. Read More “New tanager species described from Bolivia, Peru”
Balloon-release bans benefit birds, other wildlife
Editor’s note: Updated with information about Maine’s new law. Four eastern states are stepping up in the fight to reduce balloon litter, which harms birds, … Read More “Balloon-release bans benefit birds, other wildlife”
Little-known flycatcher rediscovered in Venezuela
Urich’s Tyrannulet, an endemic species in Venezuela, was last seen in 2005. Read More “Little-known flycatcher rediscovered in Venezuela”
Survey finds few birders purchase bird-friendly coffee
Only 9 percent of more than 900 birdwatchers said that they buy bird-friendly coffee. Read More “Survey finds few birders purchase bird-friendly coffee”
Long-lost Black-browed Babbler rediscovered on Borneo
The species was known only from a specimen collected more than 170 years ago. Read More “Long-lost Black-browed Babbler rediscovered on Borneo”
Identifying Orchard Oriole
Use these tips to differentiate female and juvenile Orchard Orioles from other oriole species.
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Why robins sit on empty nests
A reader asks about a female robin’s behavior on their property. Read More “Why robins sit on empty nests”
What makes a group of hawks a “kettle”
Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers a reader’s question about hawks. Read More “What makes a group of hawks a “kettle””
When Burrowing Owls make time to sleep
The night-hunting owls are often seen outside their burrows during daylight, so a reader wondered when they find time for shut-eye. Read More “When Burrowing Owls make time to sleep”