Why Is This Northern Cardinal Yellow?
February 22, 2018 —
Yes, that is a cardinal. We asked experts how this redbird might have gotten its golden feathers.
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It's Official: Flamingos Belong in Florida
February 21, 2018 —
New historical evidence suggests the Sunshine State’s leggy pink emblems aren’t just escaped captives—they’re heralds of a species in recovery.
Ecologists Bested by Drone in a Competition to Count Birds
February 16, 2018 —
A novel experiment pitted a drone against experienced wildlife spotters to estimate the size of faux flocks. Despite the results, some ornithologists are wary of the new technology.
A Lifetime of Hammering Trees Might Affect Woodpecker Brains After All
February 09, 2018 —
A new study into the woodpecker brain shows proteins linked to CTE in football players, but it’s unclear whether birds suffer the same fate
For Birds, a Steady Head Is the Key to Incredible Focus
February 06, 2018 —
A recent video of a hunting kingfisher demonstrates how birds are uniquely adapted to stabilize their gaze.
How Vultures Can Eat Rotten Meat Without Getting Sick
February 05, 2018 —
As nature's clean-up crew, these birds have developed a potent set of adaptations to consume carrion.
Birds-of-Paradise Have Feathers That Act Like Black Holes
February 02, 2018 —
Males of this glamorous species use their "super-black" plumage to trap light and entrance interested ladies.
Who Wins the Feeder War?
February 01, 2018 —
When it's time to eat, research shows there's a pecking order—and the winners aren't always who you'd think.
This Newly Discovered Dino-Bird Sported Flashy, Iridescent Feathers
January 23, 2018 —
A Chinese fossil suggests that some feathered dinosaurs flaunted glamorous getups to rival the colorful displays of modern birds.
