Hummingbirds Are at Home When We Plant Native Plants
April 28, 2020 —
A new study on Audubon’s Hummingbirds at Home program shows the importance of community science and native plants.
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"What's the Deal With Birds?" a New Paper Asks—While Making a Point
April 22, 2020 —
In the world of academia, predatory journals with almost no vetting process abound. One researcher had enough.
The Most Innovative Birds Stand the Best Chance of Survival
April 10, 2020 —
A new global study finds that species willing and able to try new foods or forage creatively have a lower risk of extinction.
For Scientists Who Study Birds, This Spring Is Without Precedent
April 08, 2020 —
Due to COVID-19, many researchers who track avian health have stopped or limited work just as migration, breeding, and nesting season ramps up.
When Yellow Warblers Warn of Brood Parasites, Red-winged Blackbirds Listen
April 06, 2020 —
A new study found that the bird’s distinct warning call for Brown-headed Cowbirds might also benefit eavesdropping neighbors.
Whooping Cranes Need to Socially Distance, Too, According to New Report
April 02, 2020 —
The endangered birds’ flocks are too big, putting them at risk of disease outbreak. Breaking up the large groups requires wetland restoration.
To Get By in the Big City, Birds Need to Have a Large Brain or Lots of Sex
March 25, 2020 —
A new study reveals two traits that help some species meet the challenges of city life in a quickly urbanizing world.
When Female Birds Are Overlooked, Conservation Suffers
March 23, 2020 —
Ornithologists are trying to correct biases and misguided assumptions that can undermine environmental efforts and scientific knowledge.
20 Days, 7,500 Miles: Desertas Petrels’ Mind-Boggling Foraging Trips
March 13, 2020 —
Using regional winds to their advantage, these rare seabirds fly as far and fast as they can to search out patches of food.
