Hummingbird unexpectedly rediscovered in Colombia
New sighting of lost Santa Marta Sabrewing gives conservationists hope for the Critically Endangered species. Read More “Hummingbird unexpectedly rediscovered in Colombia”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
Communication in birds driven by social connection
Young Zebra Finches learn best from a tutor, research shows. Read More “Communication in birds driven by social connection”
Shorebird eggs and nests destroyed in New York, feds offer rewards for leads
Federal investigators seek information about the vandalization of eggs and nests of American Oystercatcher and Piping Plover. Read More “Shorebird eggs and nests destroyed in New York, feds offer rewards for leads”
Meadowlark split among 2022 checklist changes
Most of this year’s changes involve species from Central America, Caribbean islands. Read More “Meadowlark split among 2022 checklist changes”
Documentary celebrates pioneering photographer Karl Maslowski
The film gives a compelling look at Karl Maslowski’s long career from his impoverished childhood to his work as a conservationist. Read More “Documentary celebrates pioneering photographer Karl Maslowski”
How researchers test bird-friendly glass designs
American Bird Conservancy is expanding its capacity to test bird-friendly glass designs. Read More “How researchers test bird-friendly glass designs”
ABC launches emergency fund to save rarest birds
Fund earmarks donations to programs that help save species at the top of ABC’s bird conservation framework. Read More “ABC launches emergency fund to save rarest birds”
Competition, not climate, limits bird species’ ranges in tropical mountains
Study finds that species richness is a better predictor of smaller elevational ranges in birds than temperature seasonality. Read More “Competition, not climate, limits bird species’ ranges in tropical mountains”
Shorebirds: The best show in summer
From late June through September, dowitchers, yellowlegs, plovers, and the like help ease the malaise of summer birding. Read More “Shorebirds: The best show in summer”
Video offered as evidence of Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Bobby Harrison describes his 9.8-second sighting and explains what his video shows. Read More “Video offered as evidence of Ivory-billed Woodpecker”