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Did Oregon’s Cormorants Finally Snap Under the Pressure of a Cull?
May 31, 2016 — As seabirds flee from East Sand Island, a colony’s future is put into question.
Christmas Bird Count. Camilla Cerea/National Audubon Society
Thirty Percent of North American Bird Species Face Decline Across Seasons
May 28, 2016 — Two new studies strike similar conclusions on continental bird populations during winter and spring.
When DNA Becomes a Tool for Triaging Endangered Species
May 27, 2016 — Inbred birds lead short, troubled lives, but new research reveals a way for scientists to help.
How Do Birds Drink on the Fly?
May 24, 2016 — For swallows and swifts, it's a real athletic feat.
Why Some Birds Have Red Feathers
May 23, 2016 — Scarlet plumage has long posed a mystery to scientists—but now they've finally solved it.
Why Are Tropical Birds Popping Up All Over Brooklyn?
May 23, 2016 — A Colombian artist brings her native species to the city to show how exotic climate change can get.
Video: When to Help a Baby Bird
May 20, 2016 — Should you or shouldn't you? This little video by Slate will help you decide.
The House Wren: The Unjustly Accused
May 20, 2016
Find Out How You Can Be a Scientist for a Weekend
May 19, 2016 — By joining a BioBlitz team, you can help the National Park Service get to know its lands better.