Science

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”

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”

Other studies detail annual movements of Bobolink, Black-throated Blue Warbler. Read More “American Robin migration happening earlier”

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”

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”

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”