What Is a Songbird, Exactly?
June 17, 2021 —
Turns out it’s about more than just carrying a tune.
Science
Do Birds Hide From Predators Even From Inside an Egg?
June 10, 2021 —
Before hatching, shorebird embryos sometimes vocalize to their parents. New research shows they can also quiet down when danger is near.
APP Report Shows That Important Bird Habitats are Key Natural Solutions to Climate Change
June 03, 2021 —
Important ecosystems for birds can also store tens of millions of tons of carbon naturally if maintained and restored.
Scientists Make a Sweet Discovery on a West African Cocoa Farm
May 05, 2021 —
Molting Wood Warblers studied on farmland in Cameroon suggest cocoa operations can provide great bird habitat if nearby trees are left standing.
The Surprising Reason Scientists Haven't Been Able to Clone a Bird Yet
April 28, 2021 —
Thanks to their eggs, avians are tremendously difficult to clone. But new technologies may provide a workaround for saving at-risk species.
Birds May Hold Clues to the 'Bizarre' Life Cycle of Brood X Cicadas
April 19, 2021 —
Billions of cicadas will emerge in the eastern United States this spring, presenting a once-in-a-17-year opportunity for scientists to understand how they shape populations of birds and other species.
Ducks in the Southern U.S. Have Shifted Northward Due to Temperature Changes Attributed to Climate Change
March 30, 2021 —
A new study shows patterns uncovered by community scientists over 50 years have repercussions for both wildlife and people
What a Songbird Lost at Sea Taught Me About Survival
March 24, 2021 —
Aboard a mission to explore the alien life of the deep ocean, a chance encounter with a migratory bird offered a point of connection—one that has felt poignant this past year.
False Scents Can Trick Predators Into Ignoring Nesting Shorebirds
March 17, 2021 —
A new study finds that habituating hungry mammals to certain appetizing smells makes them far less likely to invade nests.
