The Return of the SNOWstorm
February 20, 2015 —
Experts continue to track Snowy Owls through yet another southern irruption.
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Farmers Take a Staycation to Tally Up Their Flocks
February 20, 2015 —
U.K. bird count shows farms are surprisingly rife with threatened species.
Would Penguins Like Chinese Food?
February 18, 2015 —
New research shows that, unlike other birds, penguins only recognize salty and sour tastes—not bitter or umami.
Feathered Friends for Life—or Not
February 18, 2015 —
Birds make new pals when circumstances force it, but don't expect them to buddy up for the long haul.
See No Evil
February 12, 2015 —
Drones? What drones? New research shows that birds, unlike people, are unfazed by flying machines.
An Egg With a View
February 11, 2015 —
Researchers assemble a transparent egg that allows us to sneak a peek at an unborn chick.
Pigeons Might Be Smarter Than We Thought
February 10, 2015 —
The unassuming birds might learn concepts the same way little kids do, a small study finds.
The Champion Egg-Layers of the Bird World
February 06, 2015 —
When it comes to reproductive investment, which birds win? Not the ones you were expecting.
