Backyard Birding in Central India to Beat Lockdown

An Indian nature photographer finds solace in the birds viewed from his balcony.

Ashok Biswal

Can Duck Poop Spread Invasive Fish?

New research shows carp eggs can remain viable after passing through a duck’s digestive tract.

Matthew L. Miller

Meet the Mountain Chickadee

Fascinating facts about a lesser-known relative of the black-capped chickadee.

Lisa Ballard

A Better Way to Protect Birds From Power Lines

Millions of birds are killed every year in collisions with power lines. Now, scientists have discovered installing suspended, rotating devices known as ''flappers'' is the most effective way to reduce bird deaths. 

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

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