Through photos and now video, the Spanish photographer takes an artistic approach when capturing birds flying through the sky. | Continue reading
Typically a threat to mainly domestic poultry, the virus has infected and killed an unprecedented number of wild birds, worrying experts. | Continue reading
How online sales of highly regulated, super-toxic rodenticides exploit gaps in the law and imperil wildlife. | Continue reading
Bar-tailed Godwits regularly travel more than 7,000 miles non-stop. One enthusiast is spreading the word of their amazing migrations, with the help of a research project tracking 20 tagged birds in real-time. | Continue reading
In the early 1900s it wasn't unusual for men to suddenly go missing. Among them were two accomplished bird experts whose lives turned out to be surprisingly intertwined. | Continue reading
After decades of debate and searching, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing the bird along with 22 other species from the endangered species list. | Continue reading
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. | Continue reading
Over the past 14 years, Martin Guth has built a monopoly on some of the world's rarest birds. Will his secretive organization ultimately help the parrots—or push to them closer to extinction? | Continue reading
Dog owners might not realize it, but ample research shows how unleashed canines can disrupt and harm wildlife | Continue reading
The Yup’ik art of sewing feather-lined parkas for babies was nearly lost after the government outlawed the spring waterfowl hunt. Luckily, a centenarian Elder remembered how it’s done. | Continue reading
From deep within the Smithsonian, the world’s first forensic ornithologist cracked cases, busted criminals, and changed the course of aviation—making the skies safer for us all. | Continue reading
The government art competition now requires hunting imagery, a change that some wildlife painters say undermines its conservation message. | Continue reading
Okay, technically it is, but we should still abandon absurd—and antiquated—terms of venery. | Continue reading
Even large owls, like Barred and Barn Owls, manage to fly nearly silently through the trees. How do they pull it off—and why? | Continue reading
New research shows that fish eggs don't just survive the journey through a mallard's digestive system intact, but they can still be viable. | Continue reading
In the world of academia, predatory journals with almost no vetting process abound. One researcher had enough. | Continue reading
A cat owner and avian ecologist found an effective solution to a perennial problem. But will other cat owners use it? | Continue reading
Just two pigments account for the remarkable spectrum of bird eggshell hue and patterns. | Continue reading
The Canadian corvid is a social media star, entertaining and educating people through his various mischievous deeds. | Continue reading
These black birds may belong to the same family and look similar in some ways, but several distinctive traits help set them apart. | Continue reading
Rumors are swirling that the government plans to seize the majority of the private sanctuary’s land today. Center staff themselves don’t know for sure. | Continue reading
In "Red Dead Redemption 2," a birder finds joy and despair in a realistic portrayal of wildlife in the pre-conservation era. | Continue reading
Preserved birds and digital photos help pinpoint levels of black carbon and the changes that led to its decline. | Continue reading
Every year our photo competition attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments from the avian world. This year was no exception. | Continue reading
These tales and pics from the nest will fill you with wonder and dread. | Continue reading
A photographer in Minnesota recently captured an adorable shot of a Common Merganser followed by dozens of fuzzy babies. | Continue reading
From early conservation "selfies" to close-up shots of nesting birds, the images are curated from a vast new digital archive. | Continue reading
By keeping the public in the dark, federal agencies create an environment where inaction is justified. | Continue reading
The mystery of how Brown-headed Cowbirds—which are raised by members of other species—learn to see themselves as cowbirds has finally been solved. The answer lies deep in the brain. | Continue reading