Land Birds
Crows Can 'Count' Up to Four Like Human Toddlers, Study Suggests
Three carrion crows engaged in a simplified version of counting when prompted, and the birds showed signs of planning out their responses
Imperiled Eagles Are Altering Their Migration Routes to Avoid the War in Ukraine
Researchers found that greater spotted eagles migrated longer distances and made fewer rest stops following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, compared to previous years
Four Important Questions About Bird Flu, Answered
The virus has killed tens of millions of birds and infected hundreds of species of animals, including dairy cattle in the United States. Here’s what you should know about it
Extremely Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted in Oregon Might Be the First Ever in the United States
Amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured photos of the blue-and-chestnut bird on a beach—but he didn’t realize just how special the “mind-bending” encounter was, until later
Scientists Translate Sleeping Birds' Silent Songs Into Sound—and They May Have Recorded a Nightmare
Using surgically implanted electrodes and modeling, researchers brought to life the vocal muscle activity of sleeping great kiskadees
What Flaco the Owl’s Death Teaches Us About Making Cities Safer for Birds
Ornithologists and conservationists say humans can take key steps to make urban environments less hazardous for our avian friends
Peek Inside a California Condor Egg Just Before It Hatched, With This CT Scan of the Baby Bird
Last month, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance welcomed its 250th California condor chick in its breeding program, and the CT scan helped determine the bird was well-positioned for hatching
Endangered Woodpeckers Find a New Home on a Military Training Ground
The red-cockaded woodpecker has lost nearly all of its habitat in the southeastern United States, but an Air Force range in Florida is part of an emerging initiative to relocate besieged species on protected land
Black-Capped Chickadees Are Masters of Memory—and Scientists Are Finding Out Why
The small birds use brain “barcodes” to remember where they stash food, according to new research
How Singapore Became an Unexpected Stronghold for a Critically Endangered Bird
Despite being the smallest country in Southeast Asia, the city-state is now home to the largest population of the straw-headed bulbul
Watch Pet Parrots Learn to Play Tablet Games—With Their Tongues
Scientists are studying how the intelligent, social birds interact with touchscreens to help design mobile apps that serve as enrichment for the birds
14 Fun Facts About Parrots: They Can Sing, Use Tools and Live a Long, Long Time
And one species can even weigh as much as a house cat
What Happened to the Canary in the Coal Mine? The Story of How the Real-Life Animal Helper Became Just a Metaphor
The humble bird, which was employed until 1986, represents an important part of mining history
38,000 Sandhill Cranes Flock to Nebraska in a Record-Breaking Start to Spring Migration
Wildlife biologists counted the birds—likely lured by the region’s mild winter temperatures—during their first aerial survey of the season
Earth’s Migratory Animals Are in Peril, According to U.N. Report
The Convention on Migratory Species warns that many birds, mammals and fish face numerous threats, but they can be saved
How Shade Coffee Aids Conservation
When managed in the right way, the farms that provide our morning brew can be a refuge for plant and animal biodiversity
These Parrots Use Their Beaks to Swing Across Branches Like Monkeys
Scientists have documented the unusual movement, dubbed "beakiation," for the first time
These Parrots Won't Stop Swearing. Will They Learn to Behave—or Corrupt the Entire Flock?
A British zoo hopes the good manners of a larger group will rub off on the eight misbehaving birds
Can Killing One Species of Owl Help Save Another?
Biologists and conservationists are grappling with a controversial plan to kill 470,000 barred owls in the Pacific Northwest over the next 30 years
Inside New Zealand’s Quest to Save Its Rotund, Flightless Parrots
Researchers are slowly restoring the endangered kākāpō using DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets
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