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How to Bird at Your Office, Like a Boss
February 07, 2018 — When your workday gets dull, steal a glance out the window.
For Birds, a Steady Head Is the Key to Incredible Focus
February 06, 2018 — A recent video of a hunting kingfisher demonstrates how birds are uniquely adapted to stabilize their gaze.
How Vultures Can Eat Rotten Meat Without Getting Sick
February 05, 2018 — As nature's clean-up crew, these birds have developed a potent set of adaptations to consume carrion.
Birds-of-Paradise Have Feathers That Act Like Black Holes
February 02, 2018 — Males of this glamorous species use their "super-black" plumage to trap light and entrance interested ladies.
Five Rules for Photographing Bald Eagle Nests
February 02, 2018 — Everyone wants that shot of a Baldie with eaglets. Here’s how to get one without disturbing the birds.
Who Wins the Feeder War?
February 01, 2018 — When it's time to eat, research shows there's a pecking order—and the winners aren't always who you'd think.
Get to Know These 20 Common Birds
January 31, 2018 — Want to put names to species you regularly see? Start with this beginner's guide.
How Do Finches Shell Sunflower Seeds so Quickly?
January 30, 2018 — It's all thanks to a specialized beak.
In New Poll, Majority of Westerners Support Current Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan
January 29, 2018 — The bipartisan poll also details widespread support for protecting public lands and waters, and an uptick in voters identifying as conservationists.
Peru's Newest Park Protects More Than 2 Million Acres of Amazon Rainforest
January 29, 2018 — The Yaguas National Park is home to a staggering diversity of wildlife, including neotropical migrants from North America in the winter.