Birds in the News

The Bipartisan Partnership Behind the Bird-Safe Building Act
May 18, 2015 — The Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act was just introduced—here’s what the Republican and Democratic co-sponsors have to say about it.
News
How Photos Can Save Endangered Species
May 15, 2015 — Joel Sartore discusses his Audubon cover shot of the imperiled Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, and how that helped the bird survive.
This Week in Ornithology: Domed Nests, Flaky Prairie-Chickens, and More
May 14, 2015 — Science shorts based on recently published research.
Working Lands
Free Bird No. 500
May 13, 2015 — Learn more about Charlie, the latest Bald Eagle to be returned to the wild by Audubon’s raptor rehabilitation center in Florida.
Conservation
Birds in Small Spaces
May 12, 2015 — Wildlife organizations are looking for innovative ways to keep birds out of bottles and cages.
Conservation
Everything You Need to Know About Birds and Planes
May 12, 2015 — An amazing photo of a crushed jetliner brings safety in the skies into question.
Bird-Friendly Communities
Ancient Chinese Fossil Linked to Modern Birds
May 12, 2015 — A fossil that dates back 130 million years proves that the group that contains modern birds is older than previously predicted.
Crowd-Funding To Keep Three Birds’ Extinction at Bay
May 11, 2015 — Australian birds facing evolutionary annihilation can tweet a sigh of relief thanks to a big gift from fellow Aussies.
Conservation
One Redpoll to Rule Them All
May 08, 2015 — New research shows that Common, Hoary, and Lesser Redpolls aren't genetically discrete.
A Taste Test for Birds
May 07, 2015 — Do birds use their bills to tap into their palates?
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