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Borneo's Elusive Spectacled Flowerpecker Is No Longer a Mystery
November 08, 2019 — After a decade since its first sighing, the bird has finally been formally described as a new species, but much remains unknown about its ecology.
How Chickens Could Inspire New Treatments for Deafness
November 07, 2019 — Birds can't lose their hearing. So why do we?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are American Robins Really Robins?
November 05, 2019 — Also this month: What is the one U.S. birding destination every birder should visit? And why can't I count the Great White Heron as a lifer?
Anna’s Hummingbirds Are Expanding Their Range With Human Help
November 04, 2019 — Once restricted to southern California and the Baja Peninsula, the species' success is tied to an increase in flowery landscaping and nectar feeders.
If the Feds Won't Prohibit Preventable Bird Deaths, More States Might
November 01, 2019 — The Trump administration has stopped holding industry accountable for killing birds, so California stepped in—and other states could do the same.
A Stunning New Exhibit Transported Me to the Arctic Refuge—and Made Me Realize What's Truly at Risk
November 01, 2019 — By bringing the magic and splendor of the refuge to people who are unlikely to ever visit, a traveling immersive installation aims to inspire immediate action against oil development.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern Mockingbird
October 30, 2019 — There's more to this flying copycat than meets the eye . . . or ear.
Meet The Woman Who Lived in a Bald Eagle’s Nest to Save Raptors
October 29, 2019 — Doris Mager’s treetop sit-in helped to establish the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, which turns 40 this month and has played a big part in restoring Florida’s eagle population.
In Netflix's ‘Dancing with the Birds,’ We See the Other Side of Bizarre Avian Spectacle
October 23, 2019 — The new documentary showcases males' obsessive preparations and strange performances—and the gazes of female birds watching nearby.
The World’s Top Natural History Museums Have a Male Bird Bias
October 23, 2019 — A new study finds that only 40 percent of bird specimens are female, a skew in the biodiversity catalogue that limits ecological research.