All Bird and Conservation News

December 15, 2016 — A modified definition of 'species' suggests there are nearly 20,000 different kinds of birds, but the model is controversial and difficult to apply to conservation.

December 14, 2016 — Test your birding knowledge with 10 species often found during the Christmas Bird Count.

December 14, 2016 — Areas of the Bahamas where populations of the birds overwinter were decimated by the October storm.

December 13, 2016 — In a new book, photographer Paul Bannick brings his wide-eyed subjects to life through rare and inspiring snapshots.

December 12, 2016 — These birds are highly evolved to do one job.

December 10, 2016 — When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us.

December 09, 2016 — The rare, amber-encased fossil, which belonged to a young coelurosaur, tells a new story about feather evolution.

December 09, 2016 — As Atlantic herring follow cooler waters north, rebounding redfish populations have become a vital source of food for some puffin colonies.

December 09, 2016 — Even birders and photographers with the best intentions can accidentally cause harm. Here are some tips to keep birds safe.

December 09, 2016 — From blatant sexism to frequent mediocrity, comic books have often done their avian stars a disservice.