Science

February 16, 2018 — A novel experiment pitted a drone against experienced wildlife spotters to estimate the size of faux flocks. Despite the results, some ornithologists are wary of the new technology.

February 09, 2018 — A new study into the woodpecker brain shows proteins linked to CTE in football players, but it’s unclear whether birds suffer the same fate

February 06, 2018 — A recent video of a hunting kingfisher demonstrates how birds are uniquely adapted to stabilize their gaze.

February 05, 2018 — As nature's clean-up crew, these birds have developed a potent set of adaptations to consume carrion.

February 02, 2018 — Males of this glamorous species use their "super-black" plumage to trap light and entrance interested ladies.

February 01, 2018 — When it's time to eat, research shows there's a pecking order—and the winners aren't always who you'd think.

January 23, 2018 — A Chinese fossil suggests that some feathered dinosaurs flaunted glamorous getups to rival the colorful displays of modern birds.

January 22, 2018 — A third eyelid provides the extra protection needed to fly and hunt.

January 17, 2018 — The birds typically stay on the U.S. mainland all winter, but this month's extreme weather resulted in an influx of visitors to the island.

January 09, 2018 — Climate change and bycatch are creating a ‘toxic cocktail’ for seabirds on an Antarctic island.