Following the Turtle-Dove’s Trail
August 19, 2015 —
Researchers tracked the travels of a heroic bird to solve the mystery of the doves’ shocking decline in the U.K.
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A Woodpecker Disguised as . . . Another Woodpecker?
August 17, 2015 —
In this tale of three red-capped woodpeckers from Brazil, one is an impostor.
Scientists Reveal ‘Leapfrog’ Migration in Golden Eagles
August 12, 2015 —
A little-studied population in the Eastern U.S. shows variation in its breeding and wintering sites.
GooseBuster to the Rescue: How to Get Rid of Canada Geese
August 12, 2015 —
These birds can be a nuisance. But there’s a humane way to keep them at bay—thanks to one determined ornithologist.
Ornithologists Own up to Their #fieldworkfails
August 07, 2015 —
These scientists’ stories prove nature is unpredictable—and often hilarious.
Why Do Parrots Talk?
August 06, 2015 —
And do they know what they’re saying?
Young Zebra Finches Sow the Seeds of Rebellion
August 05, 2015 —
When juvenile finches are stressed out, they no longer want to forage with their parents.
Angry (City) Birds
August 05, 2015 —
A new study shows that urban Song Sparrows are much more aggressive than their rural counterparts.
Do Birds Grieve?
July 28, 2015 —
What seems like an obvious display of maternal mourning may really just be confusion.
The 4-H Show Will Go On (Minus the Chickens)
July 23, 2015 —
What do you do when bird flu threatens to ruin a beloved summer ritual? Get creative.
