Latest Birds Stories
Thanks to a matriarchal gene, this bird can trick others into caring for its eggs
Why a wind power company pled guilty to killing 100 protected eagles
Songbirds near the equator really are hotter, color-wise
Meet the ancient owl that embraced daylight
The march of the penguins has a new star: an autonomous robot
Can birds smell? This ornithologist is debunking a long-standing myth.
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Danielle J. Whittaker
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Feb 28, 2022
A moon-watching robot can demystify what migrating birds do at night
Eagles face another major threat in the US: lead poisoning
Why young orphans were once used as human refrigerators
Do something sweet for Earth—ditch balloons this Valentine’s Day
These bird species are most likely to contaminate our fruits and veggies
This fossilized dinosaur embryo is curled up just like a baby bird
This 120-million-year-old bird could stick out its tongue
This 30-pound eagle would take down 400-pound prey and dig through their organs
This bird-legged quadcopter can easily perch in the treetops
Las Vegas bird can’t remember how it ended up in Maine
Even more proof that crows are terrifyingly smart
When female finches fail to find mates, they dump their eggs and move on
You’ve heard of truffle pigs. Now get ready for truffle birds.
How to speak city pigeon
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Rosemary Mosco
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Oct 26, 2021
How to help birds avoid crashing into your windows
Ancient humans might have bred one of the scariest birds on the planet
This annual starling murmuration is so dense it’s called ‘The Black Sun’
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Chris Iovenko
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Oct 8, 2021
Parasitic birds like cuckoos seem to target victims who can’t see well
Lockdown made cities friendlier for some birds
This 120-million-year-old bird may have been one of the first to shake its tail feathers
Schoolkids in New Zealand discovered a new species of giant penguin
Cyclones can be fatal for seabirds, but not in the way you think
Give your brain a break with these swirling bird and fish patterns
These female hummingbirds don flashy male feathers to avoid unwanted harassment
Polygamy is just one reason why acorn woodpeckers are master survivalists
How bird brains thrived during a mass extinction
Transform your yard into an owl kingdom
Birders behold: Cornell’s Merlin app is now a one-stop shop for bird identification
These Songbirds Can Speak To Each Other Like Humans Do
Australian cockatoos are teaching each other to open trash cans
4 unexpected facts about the Northern cardinal, a bird you should know better
Masses Of Vultures In Cities Pose A Threat To Aircraft
How to decode the secret language of birds
Peregrine falcons have natural eye makeup for a pretty fierce reason
Behold The Beauty That’s Now Protected By The Ross Sea Reserve
Turning the lights off for a few nights each year could save millions of birds
Birds Of The Future: The Avian Winners And Losers of 2075
Important Scientific Mystery Solved: How Birds Lose Their Penises
Will A Chicken That’s Fed Lemons Taste Like Lemons?
Bionic Bird Drone May Fool Actual Birds
Scientists Rank World’s Most ‘Evolutionarily Distinct’ Birds
Coating Inspired By Owl Wings Quiets Wind Turbines
Build a classy, easy birdbath with vintage finds
Hummingbirds routinely hit 9Gs like it’s no big deal
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Jon Dunn
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May 6, 2021
15 bird photos that will make your heart sing
On Instagram, this quirky bird soars above the rest
Here’s the real story behind Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
The biggest animal ever to fly was a reptile with a giraffe-like neck
Salmonella could be lurking at your bird feeders and baths. Here’s how to clean them.
Whose hoot? DNA and sound studies help define two new owl species in Brazil.
A peregrine falcon’s power to migrate may lie in its DNA
Were rocks on the menu for these ancient birds?
Before we knew how bird migration worked, scientists had some truly wild theories
Three love stories about birds that will delight your heart
By
Laura Erickson
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Nov 6, 2020
This robotic hawk can shape-shift as it flies
Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well
Birds are dinosaurs, and this fossil detective has rooms full of bones to prove it
How to help an injured bird
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