Stories about hummingbirds, owls, falcons, and many more fascinating species.
Ryan Askren, shown near a collared Canada Goose, worked with University of Illinois researcher Mike Ward and others to determine whether and why harassment efforts work to repel nuisance populations of Canada Geese. Photo provided by Ryan Askren
A primer on the dozens of bird species that follow ant swarms in the jungle, many of which have names that are frustratingly similar. Read More “Ant-following birds of Central America”
Why a birding group in Jackson, Mississippi, pays close attention to the breeding success of its local Prothonotary Warblers. Read More “A passion for Prothonotary Warblers”
Thousands of Great Blues breed in the Chesapeake Bay region, including dozens of pairs near Richmond, the “city of herons.” Read More “Meet the Great Blue Herons of Richmond, Virginia”
Enjoy this roundup of stories we have published over the years about this adorable, fierce little owl. Read More “Burrowing Owl named ABA’s 2022 Bird of the Year”
The species is in a decades-long population decline that has gone almost unnoticed. Read More “Shadow in the grasslands: Short-eared Owl”
A guide to 16 exotic passerines of the lower 48 states and southern Canada. Read More “Non-native songbirds in North America”
Avian introductions into the U.S. have been a constant occurrence since well before the founding of the country. Read More “A brief history of exotic birds in the United States”
Throughout the air wolf’s range in Central America and South America, a small army of dedicated protectors do all they can to save the massive raptor. Read More “Defending the Harpy Eagle”
On the Canadian islands of Haida Gwaii, the work to save the Ancient Murrelet — and other seabirds and land mammals — is a team effort. Read More “Saving the Ancient Murrelet of Haida Gwaii”
