The Winnowing of the Wilson’s Snipe

Now is the time to see the elusive (but real) snipe.

Ken Keffer

What is the Best Type of Farm for Birding?

When it comes to agricultural lands, new research shows some are better for birds than others.

Olivia Smith and Christina Kennedy

The Coolest Kingfishers from Six Continents

With more than 100 kingfisher species, here are 12 of the coolest.

Ken Keffer

Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird

With an unsettling glare and tree-like camouflage, what’s not to love about frogmouths?

Justine E. Hausheer

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 […]

Christine Peterson

Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.

The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.

Matthew L. Miller

Enjoy the Red-Winged Blackbird Show

Observe the uncommon territorial behaviors of a common bird.

Matthew L. Miller

The Hidden History in My Backyard

Somewhere was mundane as your own backyard can have a hidden history.

Justine E. Hausheer

Bald Eagles and the Unfortunate Power of Forgetting

Can the bald eagle lead the way to a brighter environmental future?

Matthew L. Miller

New Research Shows Healthy Agriculture Means Healthier Birds

What can stressed-out birds tell us about conservation and agriculture?

Christopher E. Latimer and Christina Kennedy

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.

Justine E. Hausheer

Recovery: Zombie Mouse Apocalypse

Island birds face a new and horrific threat, but help is on the way.

Ted Williams