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The Coolest Kingfishers from Six Continents
With more than 100 kingfisher species, here are 12 of the coolest.
Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird
With an unsettling glare and tree-like camouflage, what’s not to love about frogmouths?
Birds that Carry Lit Candles & The Importance of Avian Innovation
In a town in western India, temple caretakers fill small cups with clarified butter to fuel lanterns for prayer. Or […]
Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.
The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.
Enjoy the Red-Winged Blackbird Show
Observe the uncommon territorial behaviors of a common bird.
The Hidden History in My Backyard
Somewhere was mundane as your own backyard can have a hidden history.
Bald Eagles and the Unfortunate Power of Forgetting
Can the bald eagle lead the way to a brighter environmental future?
New Research Shows Healthy Agriculture Means Healthier Birds
What can stressed-out birds tell us about conservation and agriculture?
Shrikes: Meet the Bird That Impales Prey on Spikes
If you’ve ever found a small animal impaled on a spike, odds are it was killed by a shrike.
Recovery: Zombie Mouse Apocalypse
Island birds face a new and horrific threat, but help is on the way.
Blue Jay: A New Look At a Common Feeder Bird
Does the blue jay get a bad rap as bird feeder bully?
A New Life for Old Bird Data
Old bird data for TNC preserves is often hidden in filing cabinets. But what can those records teach us about current conservation efforts?