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New Clues Point to When Dinosaurs Began Reproducing Like Modern Birds

August 15, 2016 — A recent study identifies the Mesozoic Era as the time when the reproductive biology of modern birds began to take shape.

Scientists Finally Have Evidence That Frigatebirds Sleep While Flying

August 11, 2016 — According to a new study, the birds can stay aloft for weeks by power napping in ten-second bursts.

Birdist Rule #39: How to Tell Friends and Family That You’re a Birder

August 11, 2016 — Falling fast and hard for birding can leave some people feeling embarrassed or ashamed. Don't be.

How a Former Phoenix Landfill Became Home for Displaced Burrowing Owls

August 10, 2016 — Thanks to a crowdsourced protection effort led by Audubon Arizona, the owls are once again thriving.

The Best New Gear for Birding This Summer

August 09, 2016 — What to pack, whether you're hiking through a boreal forest or photographing avian species from a boat.

Pitch (Not So) Perfect: Inbreeding Could Cause Birds to Sing Off-Key

August 09, 2016 — A new study finds that inbred birds seem to be less musically talented than outbred ones, possibly hurting their chances of mating.

The Shoebill: Or, the Most Terrifying Bird in the World

August 05, 2016 — Are you ready for this thing? I don't think you're ready for this thing.

The Critically Endangered Kakapo Parrot Is Having One Fantastic Year

August 05, 2016 — A record breeding season and a spike in donations have conservationists hopeful for the flightless New Zealand bird.

Birdist Rule #97: Get to Know Your Goldfinches

August 04, 2016 — This is the California Gold Rush they don’t teach you about in history class.

Risking Life and Limb in Antarctica to Find the Frozen Ancestors of Birds

August 04, 2016 — Extreme fossil hunting on the icy outcrops at the bottom of the world.