My Journey Into the Heart of Brooklyn Parrot Country
October 24, 2016 —
What can be more important than brunch on a Saturday? An urban safari to see NYC's wild Monk Parakeets.
Culture
Why That American Robin Cameo in 'The Hobbit' Wasn't an Error
October 14, 2016 —
Filmmakers often place birds in the wrong setting, but when it comes to fantasy movies, where should we draw the line—if at all?
Watch: The Male Costa's Hummingbird Puts On One Wild Mating Display
October 12, 2016 —
The behavior is rarely seen, and it's one of the more dramatic examples of courtship in the bird world.
These Vivid Bird Photographs Nearly Fly off the Screen
October 06, 2016 —
Sean Graesser's bird portraits imitate life in the style of John James Audubon.
Jane Alexander: It’s Time to Treat Scientists Like Heroes Again
September 27, 2016 —
In her first nature book, the Hollywood and Broadway star shares personal tales of exploration and conservation that urge and inspire.
Reimagining the California Condor
September 16, 2016 —
Joseph Ciardiello gives North America's largest vulture the royal treatment.
What’s Part Cat, Part Owl, and Out to Save the World? Meet Angel Catbird
September 09, 2016 —
Margaret Atwood’s new graphic novel puts rat-busting heroes in action—and finds common ground between cat and bird lovers along the way.
Japan's Cormorant Problem Is Beautifully Captured in These Eerie Photos
August 30, 2016 —
Japanese photographer Yoshinori Mizutani's most recent photo series documents the bird's population boom using strikingly stark imagery.
Meet the Greater Honeyguide, the Bird That Understands Humans
August 22, 2016 —
On the African savanna, a fascinating and unprecedented partnership between people and wild birds gets started with a simple "brrr-hm."
