The clever, amazing behaviors of crows
The world’s corvids can use tools, solve puzzles, recognize threats, give gifts, and return lost items to their human neighbors. Read More “The clever, amazing behaviors of crows”
Science
Discoveries about birds, behaviors, migration, and more. Plus, Eldon Greij’s popular column, “Amazing Birds.”
What science understands about birds’ brains
Why researchers misunderstood birds’ brains for a century — and what we now know. Read More “What science understands about birds’ brains”
Study finds long-distance movements by Kirtland’s Warblers during breeding season
Research has conservation implications for other species. Read More “Study finds long-distance movements by Kirtland’s Warblers during breeding season”
Researchers call for changes to avian ‘taxonomy anarchy’
Discrepancy among recognized raptor species points to a wider problem, ornithologists say. Read More “Researchers call for changes to avian ‘taxonomy anarchy’”
Grassland bird decline tied to neonicotinoids
Researchers find ‘robust evidence’ of the negative impact of neonicotinoid insecticides. Read More “Grassland bird decline tied to neonicotinoids”
McCown’s Longspur renamed Thick-billed Longspur
‘Removing an especially problematic eponym represents a step towards dismantling barriers,’ committee says. Read More “McCown’s Longspur renamed Thick-billed Longspur”
Study: Hybrid orioles not a sign of species merging
The research should settle the lump-or-split debate about Baltimore and Bullock’s Orioles. Read More “Study: Hybrid orioles not a sign of species merging”
Satellite study finds new Emperor Penguin colonies in Antarctica
But the news is not all good for the iconic bird. Read More “Satellite study finds new Emperor Penguin colonies in Antarctica”
Study: Soaring Andean Condors rarely flap their wings
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”