Researcher looks at post-irruption Red-breasted Nuthatch numbers. Read More “Study: Winter irruptions take a toll on breeding populations”
A Red-breasted Nuthatch in a New Jersey backyard. Photo by Deborah Bifulco
Science
Discoveries about birds, behaviors, migration, and more. Plus, Eldon Greij’s popular column, “Amazing Birds.”
New tree of life for passerines recognizes new avian families
Study: The 6,000 living passerine species originated 47 million years ago in Australia. Read More “New tree of life for passerines recognizes new avian families”
Study highlights America’s most dangerous cities for migratory birds
Chicago, Houston, and Dallas top the list, according to a new study. Read More “Study highlights America’s most dangerous cities for migratory birds”
Fossil bird with egg inside discovered in China
Paleontologists from China today report that they have unearthed the first fossil bird ever found with an egg preserved inside its body. Their findings were … Read More “Fossil bird with egg inside discovered in China”
Wayward hawk to become museum specimen
Maine’s Great Black Hawk, which died in January, will be displayed in state museum. Read More “Wayward hawk to become museum specimen”
Why birds’ eyes are so large and how they function
Birds have more highly developed sight abilities than any other vertebrate, including humans. Read More “Why birds’ eyes are so large and how they function”
Among marine debris, balloons are top killers of seabirds
Hard plastics account for the majority of marine debris ingested by seabirds, but soft plastics such as balloons are more deadly. Read More “Among marine debris, balloons are top killers of seabirds”
The amazing abilities of beaks
Eldon Greij explains how birds exploit a wide range of food sources. Read More “The amazing abilities of beaks”