Science

February 22, 2017 — Audubon and his rival, Alexander Wilson, disagreed about the habits of scaup ducks. But that's because they were describing two different birds.

February 17, 2017 — Using drones equipped with audio recorders, a team of researchers is testing whether the technology could aid in field surveys.

February 17, 2017 — According to a new study, the same hormone that signals to humans we've eaten our fill triggers migrating birds to continue their trek.

February 13, 2017 — As the climate changes, desert-dwelling birds are going to need more oases than ever to stay cool and hydrated, according to a new study.

February 13, 2017 — Every summer, the birds flock in staggering numbers to feast in the food-rich waters around the Aleutian Islands.

February 10, 2017 — A possible new crossbill species is the latest example of how genetic research is giving us surprising insights into the ways animals evolve.

February 08, 2017 — In India, a group of herpetologists recently discovered a new amphibian that sounds a lot like a White-throated Kingfisher.

February 02, 2017 — The variety of fantastic bill shapes we know today first came about in a sudden burst, and then slowly evolved over the next 65 million years, according to a new study.

January 31, 2017 — Using a special lighting technique, researchers have already made several surprising discoveries about one early species of feathered dinosaur.

January 27, 2017 — Mercury wreaks havoc on birds—and climate change may make it more common in some coastal food webs, according to a new study.