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How Do Hummingbirds Fly Without Crashing?

July 21, 2016 — The birds can master their own physics by sizing up the objects in their path.

Birdist Rule #5: Get Yourself a Nemesis Bird

July 20, 2016 — Because every hero needs a villain.

Oil Spill Cleanups Are Dangerously Deceptive

July 19, 2016 — Washing off an oil-covered bird is only half the battle. A new story in "Hakai" explains why.

Baby Ducks Are Capable of Abstract Thoughts

July 15, 2016 — Experiments show that ducklings can find deeper meaning in the objects they imprint on.

The House Finch

July 15, 2016 — Thanks to an undercover Audubon sting, this bird is more of a backyard staple than a celebrity.

Hoot Goes the T. Rex?

July 14, 2016 — Scientists may have found a surprising parallel between bird and dinosaur sounds.

Feather-Eating Bacteria Found in Birds Across North America

July 14, 2016 — Scientists finally know how widespread the microbe is—but the news isn’t all terrible.

Birdist Rule #65: How to Tell the Difference Between Crows

July 13, 2016 — Uh, wait … there’s more than one kind?

The Rise of the Patriarchy Is Bad News for Birds (Duh)

July 13, 2016 — Males are dominating smaller groups of migratory birds—a phenomenon that could accelerate local extinctions.

Here Are the Biggest Changes to the AOU Checklist of North American Birds

July 11, 2016 — Hold onto your scrub-jays (or don't)—this update is shaking up taxonomies and putting a lot of new species up for grabs.