Science

Possible Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Footage Breathes Life Into Extinction Debate
January 25, 2017 — After searching for hundreds of hours and analyzing new evidence, a scientist has little doubt that the bird still exists. But does the jury agree?
How and Why Rock Pigeons Clap Their Wings
January 23, 2017 — Short-eared Owls do it, too.
Watch: Vice News Tonight Goes on an Audubon Christmas Bird Count
January 17, 2017 — On a cold and snowy morning in December, Vice braved the elements with a group of Brooklyn birders at Prospect Park.
New Evidence Suggests Birds 'Surf the Green Wave' While Migrating
January 09, 2017 — In a recent study, scientists found that some birds favor stopover and wintering locations with higher concentrations of vegetation.
New Research Shows Hummingbirds Need Exceptional Brains to Hover
January 06, 2017 — Moving in all directions requires some serious brainpower.
So, Apparently Some Woodpeckers Like to Eat the Brains of Baby Birds
January 05, 2017 — Yes, you read that correctly. And there's video evidence.
Get to Know Margaret Morse Nice, a Pioneer of Bird Study
January 02, 2017 — Through her detailed observations of Song Sparrows, Nice had a huge influence on modern ornithology.
Lucky Birder Captures Only Known Photos of Horned Guans Mating in the Wild
December 30, 2016 — The amateur photographer was on his first trip to Chiapas' Sierra Madre earlier this year when he documented the endangered birds' behavior.
The Year in Big Ancient-Bird Discoveries
December 23, 2016 — For many reasons, 2016 was a standout year for researchers. Fishy prehistoric puke is just one of them.
By Pitching In Around the Nest, Plover Dads Adapt to Warmer Temperatures
December 23, 2016 — A study found that plover dads can compensate for heat waves by helping to incubate eggs, a possible strategy for adjusting to climate change.