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Each Summer, These Armenian Villages Are Taken Over by Hundreds of White Storks
Villagers participate in a “Nest Neighbors” program to monitor the health of their new house guests
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The Fascinating, Regal History Behind Britain’s Swans
The aristocratic bird’s has a legacy as a luxury status symbol that dates back centuries
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Behind the Scenes: Skinning Condors in the Name of Science
One intrepid reporter documents the careful science, artistry and gross factor of a very strange party
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Like Humans and Apes, Ravens Can Plan for the Future
The birds were able to choose and hold onto a tool that could unlock an eventual reward
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Diverse Splendor of Birds on Display in Audubon Photo Competition
100 of the top submissions can now be viewed online
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This Beautiful Species Could Be Trouble for Native Birds
Analysis shows that the parasitic pin-tailed whydah could impact native birds in the Caribbean, Hawaii and the southern U.S.
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Harry Potter Sparks Illegal Owl Trade in Indonesia
Hedwig made quite the impression—but her popularity is hurting real-life birds
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New Species of Amazon Parrot Discovered in Mexico
Researchers say that only 100 blue-winged Amazons, which have distinctive markings and a unique call, exist in the wild
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Scientists Hatch a New Explanation for How Eggs Get Their Shapes
Flight ability could explain how eggs are shaped
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The Early Birds Might Be Crowding Out the Bees
As humans expand, nesting space contracts—and competition heats up
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Telling the Story of 19th-Century Native American Treasures Through Bird Feathers
Famed explorer John Wesley Powell’s archive of his 19th century travels is newly examined
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Eagles Adopt—Not Attack—a Red-Tailed Hawk Chick
Bird lovers are watching with bated breath to see if the eagles will keep feeding the little guy or turn him into dinner
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This 99-Million-Year-Old Bird Coexisted With Dinosaurs
The tiny bird is a big find for paleontologists
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How Do Flamingos Stay Stable On One Leg?
They’re actually more stable standing on one leg than they are on two
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Enormous Chicken Painting Comes Home to Roost
After years overseas, Doug Argue’s iconic portrait is back
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Spring Brings a Wave of Baby Animals to the Zoo
Seven different endangered species born so far at the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
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Did Peckish Christians Make Chickens More Social?
Religious dietary laws in the Middle Ages could have helped make the fowl less aggressive
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Threatened Species? Science to the (Genetic) Rescue!
This still-controversial conservation technique will never be a species’ panacea. But it might provide a crucial stop-gap
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Bones of the Hawaiian Petrel Open Up a Window Into the Birds’ Changing Diet
Industrial fishing may play a role in the shift
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