Birds in the News

World Records: 10 Superstars of the Avian World
February 24, 2015 — These birds take the crown for the tallest, fastest, and most innovative.
Oregon’s Hat-Snatching Owl Gains Fame
February 23, 2015 — The defensive Barred Owl has a national bad rap, personalized warning signs, accessories, and now, a nickname.
The American Kestrel, a Tiny Killer Built for Speed
February 23, 2015 — A small falcon, hovering over a field...it must be a kestrel.
Podcast
India Embraces The Great Backyard Bird Count
February 23, 2015 — As birdwatching catches on in the Subcontinent, local scientists are getting a better handle on India's avian natives.
Conservation
How to Spot Snowy Owls in NYC
February 20, 2015 — For the second year in a row, people are reporting sightings of the Arctic bird in NYC. Here’s where to find them.
Farmers Take a Staycation to Tally Up Their Flocks
February 20, 2015 — U.K. bird count shows farms are surprisingly rife with threatened species.
Conservation
The Return of the SNOWstorm
February 20, 2015 — Experts continue to track Snowy Owls through yet another southern irruption.
Ring-necked Pheasant
Ring-necked Pheasant Strutting Its Stuff
February 19, 2015 — A male of the species swaggers for the camera.
Photo of the Day
Why Is the Houbara Bustard Making Headlines?
February 18, 2015 — A royal hunting trip in Pakistan upsets conservationists with its extravagance.
Conservation
Feathered Friends for Life—or Not
February 18, 2015 — Birds make new pals when circumstances force it, but don't expect them to buddy up for the long haul.
Science