Birds in the News

A Lonely Penguin Journeys Cross-Country For Love
April 07, 2016 — After her sister ditches her for a new mate, an African Penguin is sent off in search of friends.
Is This House Finch Feeling The Bern?
March 28, 2016 — Here's how Audubon IDed the bird that upstaged Bernie Sanders in Oregon.
Officials Shocked as More Bald Eagles Turn Up Dead in the Northeast
March 25, 2016 — A killing spree has now hit Delaware—leaving five dead eagles in its wake.
Why Turkeys And Other Birds Make Great Therapy Animals
March 23, 2016 — The woman who made headlines after bringing her pet turkey on a plane shares her side of the story.
How Pigeons Are Drawing Attention To Air Pollution
March 22, 2016 — Birds wearing tiny backpacks helped launch an ongoing campaign for cleaner air in London.
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What One Bottle’s Extreme Journey Proves About Pollution
March 22, 2016 — An artist tossed message-filled bottles into the sea to find out how litter from New York hurts seabirds across the world.
Watch Bald Eagles Feast on a Fish Free-for-All
March 18, 2016 — A finalist for a National Geographic short film competition provides a glorious view of these predators.
Bracket: What’s The Best Bird-Named Sports Team? We Have a Winner
March 18, 2016 — In honor of March Madness, we’re letting our readers decide which avian mascot is most loved (and most accurate).
No New Drilling Off the U.S. Atlantic Coast; Arctic Still in the Crosshairs
March 15, 2016 — The Obama administration’s new lease plans take some opposition into account, but 13 sites in the Arctic and the Gulf are open for oil and gas leases.