Science

Arctic Tern, Sooty Shearwater, and Bar-tailed Godwit among species that fly the farthest. Read More “Five bird species that migrate great distances”

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”

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”

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”

Scientists have found the world’s oldest modern bird, a kind of ‘mash-up’ of a chicken and a duck. Read More “Newly discovered fossil, the ‘Wonderchicken,’ reveals the dawn of modern birds”

Birds use a wide array of tools, including hooks, bait, drop zones, and fire. Read More “Various ways that birds around the world use tools”

The findings mark a quantum leap in bird discoveries. Read More “Researchers discover 10 new bird taxa in little-explored Asian islands”

A study in northern Minnesota found that bluebirds that were fed mealworms had higher overall survival and less blood loss to parasites than birds that were not fed. Read More “Feeding bluebirds helps their chicks fend off parasites”