Migratory Bird Initiative

June 19, 2019 — A new study shows that almost the entire population winters in a region with rampant deforestation—a finding that could help target conservation.

April 03, 2019 — A new study finds that quiet fliers are safer than more social species when it comes to avoiding urban hazards on nocturnal migrations.

March 08, 2019 — A research project using geolocators aims to help scientists better understand where the birds overwinter and recent population declines.

February 15, 2019 — Scientists aren't sure whether the appearance is a range expansion or a migration mishap. Either way, it's a sign of the species' recovery.

December 20, 2018 — New research has found that a third of the avian population that winters in the mainland United States might not survive till spring. But why?

September 14, 2018 — BirdCast can accurately forecast the biggest migration movements days in advance. This is good news for birds and birders alike.

September 04, 2018 — Left behind by their parents, juvenile Black-bellied Plovers must rely on instincts to find their way.

August 28, 2018 — Migrants heading south face myriad man-made obstacles, but there are actions we can all take to save their lives.

April 24, 2018 — Each spring, thousands of the ravenous raptors descend on California's Anza-Borrego desert to gorge themselves on a buffet of moth larvae.

March 28, 2018 — After bouncing back from near extinction, the Kirtland's Warbler is helping scientists understand the outsize role of winter habitat for migratory birds.