Culture

This New Parrot Cafe Will Make You Want to Adopt a Bird
May 19, 2016 — Every year, thousand of parrots are turned over to shelters. Now, a Colorado coffee shop is helping them find their forever homes.
Nine Stunning Photos of the Island at the End of the World
May 17, 2016 — Photographer and adventurer Kike Calvo documents the magnificent diversity of South America’s “Staten Island.”
Photography
Is Falcon From the Captain America Movies a Secret Bird Nerd?
May 13, 2016 — Here’s how the on-screen hero stacks up against his comic book persona.
An Avian Ballet of 2,000 Illuminated Pigeons Streaks the New York City Sky
May 13, 2016 — Artist and pigeon trainer Duke Riley recasts a reviled bird in a transformative light.
How Well Do Rock Stars Know Their Birds?
May 12, 2016 — The new Radiohead single isn't the first tone-deaf example of birds in music.
Tennessee's Most Historic Hotel Is Also Home to the Greatest Duck Tradition
May 12, 2016 — After more than 80 years, the Peabody Mallards are still marching on, with a young, earnest Duckmaster at their lead.
Flock Together
Learn How to Draw a Lazuli Bunting
May 04, 2016 — Start with the basics—then add detail and color.
Books
Extreme Makeover: Birdhouse Edition
May 04, 2016 — Portland’s annual design competition combines whimsy and function with all-out wonkiness.
Birder, Painter, Troll, and Trickster—the Secret Life of John James Audubon
April 26, 2016 — Known for his famous watercolors, Audubon also had a penchant for pranking friends and possibly even making up birds.
DIY for Aristocrats: Rare Audubon Prints Turned Into Fancy-Pants Wallpaper
April 26, 2016 — Is this heiress the ultimate fan or the ultimate hater?