Birds in the News

10 Fun Facts About Penguins
January 20, 2016 — Penguins are some of the coolest and most charming animals around, with many adaptations for ocean life and relatable social behaviors.
Birds, They’re Just Like Us!
January 14, 2016 — From junk food addictions to messy divorces, the creatures of the sky share many of our worst habits.
Why Thousands of Dead Seabirds Are Washing Ashore in Alaska
January 13, 2016 — One of the largest die-offs in Alaskan history has wildlife biologists puzzling over what’s to blame.
Live Like a Bird in This Nest-Inspired Apartment
January 13, 2016 — This apartment design, modeled after Cliff Swallow nests, would attach to the side of a building—and won a social impact architecture contest.
Birds Go to Court In New Video Game
January 13, 2016 — The video game world of Aviary Attorney requires players to seek truth and justice as a legal eagle (who is actually a falcon).
Want to Save the Spotted Owl? Stop Trying So Hard
January 11, 2016 — New research shows that the California Spotted Owl may actually benefit from the forest fires the land managers have spent years avoiding.
Meet the Littlest Tribute to the Late, Great David Bowie: A Baby Penguin
January 11, 2016 — The bird’s name was chosen before news broke of the musician’s death.
Inside the Bizarre, Secretive World of Obsessive Egg Thieves
January 06, 2016 — Audubon talks with filmmaker Tim Wheeler, whose documentary exposes the underworld of Britain’s illegal egg collectors.
6 Views of The Earth From Above
December 31, 2015 — Staring at the Earth from outer space is captivating—until you realize you're probably marveling at destruction.
A Field Guide to the Birds of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
December 21, 2015 — Yes, there are birds in the latest movie, and yes, I IDed them.