Birdist Rule #5: Get Yourself a Nemesis Bird
July 20, 2016 —
Because every hero needs a villain.
News
Oil Spill Cleanups Are Dangerously Deceptive
July 19, 2016 —
Washing off an oil-covered bird is only half the battle. A new story in "Hakai" explains why.
Baby Ducks Are Capable of Abstract Thoughts
July 15, 2016 —
Experiments show that ducklings can find deeper meaning in the objects they imprint on.
The House Finch
July 15, 2016 —
Thanks to an undercover 91°µÍø sting, this bird is more of a backyard staple than a celebrity.
Hoot Goes the T. Rex?
July 14, 2016 —
Scientists may have found a surprising parallel between bird and dinosaur sounds.
Feather-Eating Bacteria Found in Birds Across North America
July 14, 2016 —
Scientists finally know how widespread the microbe is—but the news isn’t all terrible.
Birdist Rule #65: How to Tell the Difference Between Crows
July 13, 2016 —
Uh, wait … there’s more than one kind?
The Rise of the Patriarchy Is Bad News for Birds (Duh)
July 13, 2016 —
Males are dominating smaller groups of migratory birds—a phenomenon that could accelerate local extinctions.
Here Are the Biggest Changes to the AOU Checklist of North American Birds
July 11, 2016 —
Hold onto your scrub-jays (or don't)—this update is shaking up taxonomies and putting a lot of new species up for grabs.
Photographing Birds From a Boat: A Guide to the Basics
July 08, 2016 —
For a whole new perspective, try a trip where you float.
