The World’s Greatest Flyway Race
April 16, 2015 —
An intrepid team of Americans tackles a birding marathon in the desert.
Birds in the News
Untying the Knot
April 14, 2015 —
These male swans needed rescuing—from themselves.
Table for Two
April 13, 2015 —
The discovery of Brown Jays foraging on a sloth’s hairy coat raises questions about the animals’ relationship.
A Black Flamingo Stands in Cyprus
April 10, 2015 —
It’s not every day you see Earth’s (maybe) only black flamingo.
An Offset Program for Sage Grouse
April 10, 2015 —
Buy a credit, save a sage-grouse. But some remain skeptical about the emerging market.
The Corps, the Cormorants, and the Cull
April 09, 2015 —
One cormorant’s plea to stop the slaughter.
Animal Kingdom Idol: Birdsong vs. Mouse Song
April 09, 2015 —
Recent research shows that mice, like birds, use tunes to woo mates, though they do have very different styles.
A Hummingbird's Shining Armor
April 08, 2015 —
The gorget is just a small part of the fireworks display.
How to Get Hummingbirds to Come to Your City
April 07, 2015 —
A makeshift green space can serve as a rest stop for these tiny travelers.
Braving the Elements
April 07, 2015 —
Slow-motion video shows how hummingbirds stay the course in bad weather.
