Study: Soaring Andean Condors rarely flap their wings
The world’s heaviest soaring bird flaps its wings for one percent of its flight time. Read More “Study: Soaring Andean Condors rarely flap their wings”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
A time of racial justice drives new push to rename birds
This summer’s movement for racial justice and atonement finally spurred Mississippi to remove the Confederate symbol from its state flag, Washington’s NFL team to change … Read More “A time of racial justice drives new push to rename birds”
Winged wonders: Why birds have the power to lift us up
Why we need birds now — in times of extreme uncertainty — more than ever. Read More “Winged wonders: Why birds have the power to lift us up”
David Sibley picks the winners of our Instagram art contest
This spring, BirdWatching teamed up with David Sibley and his publishing company, Knopf, on a bird art contest. We invited artists to submit their images … Read More “David Sibley picks the winners of our Instagram art contest”
A year with Carolina Wrens
Through the seasons with the hardy, honey-voiced songbirds of the East.
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Say’s Phoebe: North America’s subtle songster
Often overlooked, the little-studied Say’s Phoebe brings the wild close to home in western North America. Read More “Say’s Phoebe: North America’s subtle songster”
At long last, habitat protected for Puerto Rican songbird
27,488 acres of critical habitat designated for Elfin-woods Warbler. Read More “At long last, habitat protected for Puerto Rican songbird”
How the North American bird list is changing in 2020
Mexican Duck is in, Northwestern Crow is out, and more changes to your checklist. Read More “How the North American bird list is changing in 2020”
Bahamian goat farmer helps Kirtland’s Warbler
On the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, the method Edrin Symonette uses to mow his pastures provides fertile feeding grounds for wintering Kirtland’s Warblers. Read More “Bahamian goat farmer helps Kirtland’s Warbler”
Senate approves conservation bill, boosting public lands
The measure supports the Land and Water Conservation Fund and addresses deferred maintenance at parks, refuges, and other federal lands. Read More “Senate approves conservation bill, boosting public lands”