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”
Andean Condor soaring over mountains in Peru. Photo by Gus Martinie/Shutterstock
Science
Discoveries about birds, behaviors, migration, and more. Plus, Eldon Greij’s popular column, “Amazing Birds.”
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”
American Robin migration happening earlier
Other studies detail annual movements of Bobolink, Black-throated Blue Warbler. Read More “American Robin migration happening earlier”
Ornithological groups offer free memberships to Black ornithologists
Three leading ornithological societies have announced plans to offer free memberships for Black ornithologists. The moves follow the Memorial Day incident in Central Park between … Read More “Ornithological groups offer free memberships to Black ornithologists”
Study: More birds face extinction than other animal groups
View photos of Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Okinawa Rail, and other endangered birds around the globe. Read More “Study: More birds face extinction than other animal groups”
The Big Bald Banding Station releases hope into the world
A bird-banding station on the Appalachian Trail sits at the intersection of hiking, science, and wonder. Read More “The Big Bald Banding Station releases hope into the world”
Five bird species that migrate great distances
Arctic Tern, Sooty Shearwater, and Bar-tailed Godwit among species that fly the farthest. Read More “Five bird species that migrate great distances”
Preserve saves a butterfly — and lots of birds, too
One of the world’s last inland pine barrens — home to an endangered butterfly — is also an important site for birds of conservation concern. Read More “Preserve saves a butterfly — and lots of birds, too”
Study: Large flocks of Whooping Cranes not a good sign for the species
The loss of wetlands has led to Whooping Cranes gathering in previously unheard-of flocks of up to 150 birds. Read More “Study: Large flocks of Whooping Cranes not a good sign for the species”
Yellow Warblers’ special cowbird alarm alerts blackbirds
This is the story of three bird species and how they interact. The Brown-headed Cowbird plays the role of outlaw: It lays its eggs in … Read More “Yellow Warblers’ special cowbird alarm alerts blackbirds”