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Noah Strycker

Noah Strycker is the associate editor of Birding Magazine and the author of two books,
The Thing With Feathers (Riverhead 2014) and Among Penguins (Oregon State 2011).

Stories from this author

The Andean cock-of-the-rock display is known for its unique mating behavior and is a favorite of birders.

Why Birdwatchers Flock to Ecuador

Home to the highest density of bird species per acre on Earth, the country is a birder’s paradise