Lumping Redpolls and Splitting Seabirds: This Year's Updates to North American Bird Names
August 07, 2024 —
The American Ornithological Society recently announced its checklist changes for 2024—and there’s quite a bit for birders to catch up on.
Flamingo Fever, Limpkins on the Loose, ‘Mega’ Rare Terns—the Biggest Bird Events of 2023
December 19, 2023 —
Birding highlights of a remarkable year included three U.S. firsts, a surprisingly happening Midwest, and, of course, flamingos everywhere!
Social Dilemma: What’s at Stake When We Propel Wild Birds to Stardom?
October 03, 2023 —
Manhattan Bird Alert, a New York-based social media account, has fueled the rise of celebrity birds while attracting droves of new birders. But like many a story of unchecked fame, the phenomenon is also a cautionary tale.
August 23, 2023 —
As the popularity of the app’s Sound ID feature grows, so do concerns about how imperfect artificial intelligence impacts a trove of scientific data.
Mya-Rose Craig’s Search for Family Amid an Extraordinary Life of World Birding
August 15, 2023 —
Birdgirl, a memoir by the 21-year-old birder and activist, is an affecting story of a daughter seeking her parents as they, together, seek birds.