Science

March 29, 2018 — Understanding the bird's genetic diversity could yield insights about how best to protect it and other threatened species.

March 28, 2018 — After bouncing back from near extinction, the Kirtland's Warbler is helping scientists understand the outsize role of winter habitat for migratory birds.

March 26, 2018 — By restoring the country's indigo snake population, scientists hope to bring balance to ecosystems—potentially benefiting songbirds.

March 23, 2018 — When a cleverly disguised caterpillar spooked a nesting Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, a dramatic exchange ensued.

March 16, 2018 — They were always singing. We were just distracted by the males.

March 13, 2018 — We’ve long assumed that stress is bad. But new research shows that it has some unexpected upsides, too.

March 12, 2018 — Despite many scientific studies, there's still no consensus on why this disparity exists in birds of prey.

February 26, 2018 — A feeder-based study found Downys are bullies—and it might explain their copycat looks.

February 22, 2018 — Yes, that is a cardinal. We asked experts how this redbird might have gotten its golden feathers.

February 21, 2018 — New historical evidence suggests the Sunshine State’s leggy pink emblems aren’t just escaped captives—they’re heralds of a species in recovery.