Birdist Rule #48: Buy Birders a Gift They’ll Actually Use
December 08, 2016 —
The answer isn’t just “put a bird on it.”
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A Tiny Parrot Wearing Goggles Is Teaching Scientists How Birds Fly
December 08, 2016 —
A daring experiment, led by a bird named Obi, is overturning what scientists know about how birds stay airborne.
Wildlife Trafficking Is the Biggest Threat to Birds on the 2016 IUCN Red List
December 07, 2016 —
The updated list, which covers hundreds of newly identified bird species, also details two major conservation successes.
Amidst California Drought, Coyotes Creep Closer to Mono Lake’s Gull Colonies
December 07, 2016 —
An electric fence might provide a quick fix, but what the lake really needs is water.
Thousands of Snow Geese Die After Landing in Poisonous Mine Waters
December 07, 2016 —
A snowstorm likely forced the migrating flock to make an emergency stop in Montana's toxic Berkeley Pit.
Inside the Controversial Vote to Make the Gray Jay Canada's National Bird
December 07, 2016 —
The jay will likely get the title, but representatives for the other four final contenders still have plenty to say about the pick.
13 Fun Birding Events to Fill Your Winter Weekends
December 06, 2016 —
Grab your calendars and mark down these avian activities from Oregon to Florida.
The Mighty Ringed Kingfisher Has Invaded Texas
December 06, 2016 —
Once a rarity along the border, this ‘King Kongfisher’ has become a year-round resident. Why is still a mystery.
5 Essentials for Birding in the Tropics
December 05, 2016 —
When you want to add exotic birds to your life list, pack light.
