A Photo ID Quiz That's Perfect for Beginner Birders December 14, 2016 — Test your birding knowledge with 10 species often found during the Christmas Bird Count. Christmas Bird Count
Hundreds of Atlantic Piping Plovers Are Missing After Hurricane Matthew December 14, 2016 — Areas of the Bahamas where populations of the birds overwinter were decimated by the October storm. News
10 Spectacular Owl Photos You Have to See December 13, 2016 — In a new book, photographer Paul Bannick brings his wide-eyed subjects to life through rare and inspiring snapshots. Books
Why Woodpeckers Can Safely Slam Their Faces Into Trees December 12, 2016 — These birds are highly evolved to do one job. Podcast
That Thing with Feathers December 10, 2016 — When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us. Letter From the Editor
Scientists Discover First Mummified Example of a Feathered Dinosaur Tail December 09, 2016 — The rare, amber-encased fossil, which belonged to a young coelurosaur, tells a new story about feather evolution. News
Is the Acadian Redfish Helping Puffins Adapt to Climate Change? December 09, 2016 — As Atlantic herring follow cooler waters north, rebounding redfish populations have become a vital source of food for some puffin colonies. News
The Dangers of Distracting Birds December 09, 2016 — Even birders and photographers with the best intentions can accidentally cause harm. Here are some tips to keep birds safe. In the Field
Bird Superheroes Deserve Better December 09, 2016 — From blatant sexism to frequent mediocrity, comic books have often done their avian stars a disservice. News
Birdist Rule #48: Buy Birders a Gift They’ll Actually Use December 08, 2016 — The answer isn’t just “put a bird on it.” The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
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