Science

Body of Evidence: How the White Pelican Spreads Oil
June 26, 2015 — The Brown Pelican became the symbol of the BP oil spill, but the White Pelican is offering clues to its lasting stain on bird populations.
News
One Remote Island's Battle Against Acid-Spewing Ants
June 26, 2015 — At the world’s remotest nesting colony, the Crazy Ant Strike Team beats back its seabird-killing enemy with spray guns, poison... and cat food.
News
The First Boreal Bird Count
June 24, 2015 — A new study sheds light on the population statuses of 14 hard-to-reach species.
Conservation
Desperate Housewives: The Bird Version
June 16, 2015 — When a male Great Tit snoozes, its sperm loses.
Birds in the News
Cracking the Code on Egg Coloration
June 15, 2015 — Just two pigments account for the remarkable spectrum of bird eggshell hue and patterns.
Behind the Scenes of the World’s Largest Bird Wing Collection
June 12, 2015 — One wing at a time, a Seattle museum builds a record of avian biodiversity.
Photos
Adapt, Adapt, Adapt
June 11, 2015 — The American Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibit reveals the power of natural selection.
Culture
Spying on Puffins
June 09, 2015 — The coast of Maine is alive with seabirds—see for yourself.
Bird Cam
Is This the Most Adorable Epidemic Ever?
June 02, 2015 — A budgie surrounded by yawning budgies can’t help but yawn, too.
Call of the Wild
June 01, 2015 — When birds and other animals sound the alarm, the rest of the forest is listening.
Birds in the News