The Black-capped Chickadee Can Swap Old Brain Cells for New Ones
November 13, 2017 —
Could this explain the bird's remarkable memory?
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An Old, Feisty Female Cardinal Bit the Same Scientist Eight Years Straight
November 06, 2017 —
Talk about an unpleasant reunion.
The Great Gray Owl Probably Has Bigger Eyes Than You
October 31, 2017 —
But having such huge peepers comes with pros and cons.
The Ring-necked Pheasant Has Seen Serious Habitat Loss
October 23, 2017 —
The introduced birds thrived in North America until relatively recently, but there's hope for a comeback.
Listen to Every Pitch Change in a Pacific Wren Call
October 16, 2017 —
A blur of sound becomes a remarkably complex song when slowed down.
You've Likely Hosted More Nesting Robins Than You Think
October 10, 2017 —
Due to a high mortality rate, these yard regulars often take on new partners.
Where Do Ospreys Go in the Winter?
September 11, 2017 —
While southern birds are often year-round residents, tracking data for one northern Osprey shows how extensive their migratory travels can be.
The Bar-tailed Godwit’s Annual Migration Is Utterly Astounding
September 01, 2017 —
The birds fly nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand every fall. But disappearing tidal flats threaten their return journey.
The Great Seabird Migration Has Begun
August 28, 2017 —
Far out over the ocean, millions upon millions of seabirds are heading south for the winter.
