Science

So far, a survey has found almost 50 bird species preying on cicadas, including some that have never before been observed eating the crunchy critters. Read More “Help researchers learn which birds eat periodical cicadas”

Researchers: “The prognosis for sustained breeding productivity of Northern Hemisphere fish-eating and omnivorous breeding seabirds is poor.” Read More “New study sounds the alarm for the world’s seabirds”

Researchers had thought Common Swifts traveled about 500 kilometers per day on average. New evidence shows that’s a conservative estimate. Read More “Scientists record new daily speed record for swifts”

We may get a new name for Mew Gull, a lump among buntings, and other changes. Read More “Potential changes to North America’s bird checklist in 2021”

Says he is forming a diverse committee to handle the next steps in addressing bird names. Read More “Head of AOS commits to ‘changing exclusionary or harmful bird names’”

Around 2,200 observers will conduct surveys on nearly 3,300 routes this spring. Read More “Breeding Bird Survey returns in 2021”

New studies show the population of eagles in the lower 48 states has quadrupled since 2009 and the source of an eagle-killing disease has been identified. Read More “Bald Eagle population soars, disease source identified”

Some Snowies are nomadic in winter while others stay in one place, tracking study shows. Read More “Study: Wintering Snowy Owls vary movements depending on habitat”