Area of Focus: Birds

November 15, 2023

What turned a Hawaiian wildlife refuge pond bright pink?

Biologists suspect drought contributed to the growth of bacteria that thrive in salty waters

November 14, 2023

North American birds shed their human names

The American Ornithological Society is renaming some 80 species

November 1, 2023

Study finds flame retardants widespread in wildlife

The chemicals can affect their ability to reproduce

October 24, 2023

In the cities, male sparrows do it all

Urban males defend their territories and take care of their chicks

October 23, 2023

Heat waves harm bird reproduction on farmlands

With no shade, the birds can’t keep cool

October 18, 2023

Avian flu vaccine shows promise for California condors

The USFWS plans to release vaccinated birds into the wild

October 16, 2023

Nearly 1,000 birds killed at Chicago building during massive migration

Volunteers collected at least 961 birds

September 26, 2023

Birds experience lower nest survival near an Alaskan oilfield

Prudhoe Bay oilfield infrastructure can impact songbird and shorebird nesting

September 25, 2023

Kansas cancels fall turkey hunt

The decision came due to declines over the past 15 years

September 22, 2023

Watch: Palm cockatoos craft their own drums

Researchers found personal taste guides their instrument making