Why Woodpeckers Can Safely Slam Their Faces Into Trees
December 12, 2016 —
These birds are highly evolved to do one job.
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That Thing with Feathers
December 10, 2016 —
When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us.
Scientists Discover First Mummified Example of a Feathered Dinosaur Tail
December 09, 2016 —
The rare, amber-encased fossil, which belonged to a young coelurosaur, tells a new story about feather evolution.
Is the Acadian Redfish Helping Puffins Adapt to Climate Change?
December 09, 2016 —
As Atlantic herring follow cooler waters north, rebounding redfish populations have become a vital source of food for some puffin colonies.
The Dangers of Distracting Birds
December 09, 2016 —
Even birders and photographers with the best intentions can accidentally cause harm. Here are some tips to keep birds safe.
Bird Superheroes Deserve Better
December 09, 2016 —
From blatant sexism to frequent mediocrity, comic books have often done their avian stars a disservice.
Birdist Rule #48: Buy Birders a Gift They’ll Actually Use
December 08, 2016 —
The answer isn’t just “put a bird on it.”
A Tiny Parrot Wearing Goggles Is Teaching Scientists How Birds Fly
December 08, 2016 —
A daring experiment, led by a bird named Obi, is overturning what scientists know about how birds stay airborne.
Wildlife Trafficking Is the Biggest Threat to Birds on the 2016 IUCN Red List
December 07, 2016 —
The updated list, which covers hundreds of newly identified bird species, also details two major conservation successes.
