How hummingbirds fly
Eldon Greij explains the difference between how hummingbirds fly compared to other flying birds. Read More “How hummingbirds fly”
Science
Discoveries about birds, behaviors, migration, and more. Plus, Eldon Greij’s popular column, “Amazing Birds.”
A Kentucky Warbler, age 11 (at least), captured and released
The record-setting bird was captured, and released, by biologists in Alabama. Read More “A Kentucky Warbler, age 11 (at least), captured and released”
World’s largest parrot discovered in New Zealand
Palaeontologists in New Zealand have discovered the world’s largest parrot, a long-extinct bird that stood up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) tall, weighed about 7 … Read More “World’s largest parrot discovered in New Zealand”
Study: Mega-fires may be too extreme for fire-dependent woodpeckers
Fire is a natural part of western forests, but the changing nature of fire in many parts of North America may pose challenges for the … Read More “Study: Mega-fires may be too extreme for fire-dependent woodpeckers”
Why some woodpeckers imitate a neighbor’s appearance
‘Plumage mimicry’ happens among pairs of distantly related woodpeckers all over the world. Read More “Why some woodpeckers imitate a neighbor’s appearance”
New study: Giant ostrich-like birds once roamed Europe
The species was three times the size of the modern-day ostrich. Read More “New study: Giant ostrich-like birds once roamed Europe”
How the North American bird checklist is changing in 2019
Blue-throated Hummingbird has a new name, Peterson’s Sparrow is rejected, and more. Read More “How the North American bird checklist is changing in 2019”