In Michigan, a Grassroots Effort to Save the Vanishing Black Tern
September 18, 2016 —
To rescue the graceful marsh bird, researchers first have to solve the mystery of its dramatic decline.
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This Video Shows Just How Nasty an Acorn Woodpecker Brawl Can Be
September 16, 2016 —
The behavior is one that regularly occurs in territorial disputes, but it is rarely seen—or captured.
In Homing Pigeon Flocks, Bad Bosses Quickly Get Demoted
September 14, 2016 —
New research shows how the birds keep flock leaders with bad information from throwing them off course.
A Pair of Common Loons Adopted a Lucky Goldeneye Duckling, and It Was a Big Deal
September 13, 2016 —
This summer, a rare example of inter-species adoption was made even more special by the fact that these two birds typically don't get along.
How Hawaii’s Kalij Pheasants Remind Us That Social Behavior Can Be Flexible
September 08, 2016 —
A secluded population of the non-indigenous ground bird breeds completely differently from birds in their original Himalayan habitat.
The Wild Way Scientists Hope to Save Darwin's Finches from Parasitic Flies
August 23, 2016 —
To battle the bloodthirsty larvae decimating the Galapagos Islands' song birds, researchers are looking to take a long shot.
The Saltmarsh Sparrow Is Creeping Dangerously Close to Extinction
August 23, 2016 —
The bird’s survival hinges on the ocean, but rising waters and shrinking habitat are causing populations to plummet—with no clear solutions.
The Surprising Way Marine Mammals Are Poisoning California Condors
August 17, 2016 —
More than 40 years after being banned, DDT has reared its ugly head again.
New Clues Point to When Dinosaurs Began Reproducing Like Modern Birds
August 15, 2016 —
A recent study identifies the Mesozoic Era as the time when the reproductive biology of modern birds began to take shape.
