Colombian parrot conservationist murdered
Gonzalo Cardona Molina of Fundación ProAves dedicated his life to the recovery of the Yellow-eared Parrot. Read More “Colombian parrot conservationist murdered”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
Green groups fight Trump’s bird-killing rule in new lawsuit
The suit objects to the administration’s ‘callous decision to eliminate protections for migratory birds.’ Read More “Green groups fight Trump’s bird-killing rule in new lawsuit”
Expanded reserve protects warbler wintering area
The land in Colombia’s Middle Magdalena Valley will add more protections for Prothonotary Warblers and many other species. Read More “Expanded reserve protects warbler wintering area”
Trump strips protections for Northern Spotted Owl
In revised rule, nearly 3.5 million acres of its habitat opened to logging. Read More “Trump strips protections for Northern Spotted Owl”
New tracking tools reveal bird migration secrets
How advances in tracking technology are expanding our knowledge of birds’ annual movements. Read More “New tracking tools reveal bird migration secrets”
Mosquito-control project aims to help Hawaiian birds
‘Birds, Not Mosquitoes’ program will use a common bacteria as a form of birth control for the bugs. Read More “Mosquito-control project aims to help Hawaiian birds”
Pete Dunne on the gifts of winter birding
Highlights of the season include ducks, eagles, and spectacular owls. Read More “Pete Dunne on the gifts of winter birding”
Trump guts Migratory Bird Treaty Act in ‘parting gift to the oil and gas industry’
Move is one of several anti-environmental actions in administration’s final weeks. Read More “Trump guts Migratory Bird Treaty Act in ‘parting gift to the oil and gas industry’”
David Attenborough’s Netflix film is both distressing, hopeful
The 94-year-old broadcasting legend calls the new film his “witness statement.” Read More “David Attenborough’s Netflix film is both distressing, hopeful”
Ornithologist J. Drew Lanham wins 2020 E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Award
Lanham honored ‘for his passion and creativity in the fight to protect the wild creatures we share the Earth with.’ Read More “Ornithologist J. Drew Lanham wins 2020 E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Award”