Red-winged Blackbird Nestlings Go Silent When Predators Are Near
If you’re a predator that eats baby birds — say, an American Crow — eavesdropping on the begging calls of nestlings can be an easy way to find your next meal.
Unraveling the Mystery of the Long-whiskered Owlet
Every museum has its “greatest hits” tour — those specimens steeped in museum lore that you show off to visitors.
Introducing the Rainbow Lorikeets
My earliest memory of participating in the creation of the Rainbow Lorikeets is set in a semi-crowded social hour at the 2019 AOS meeting in Anchorage.
What a Fossil Foot Can Teach Us About Ancient Relatives of Cranes
In ancient Chinese mythology, cranes were said to carry the souls of the dead to paradise.
How Did a Volcanic Eruption Affect Andean Condors?
After a catastrophic natural event such as a volcanic eruption, what happens to the birds that live in the affected area?
Are Aggregate Pits a “Trap” for Nesting Bank Swallows?
Sand and gravel pits may seem like an unlikely place to nest, but they greatly resemble Bank Swallows’ natural habitat along rivers and lakeshores.
Why Do Rough-legged Hawks Nest Next to Peregrine Falcons?
Different raptor species in the Arctic nest at least 700 to 1,800 meters apart — except for the Rough-legged Hawk.
Bird Models for Artists
George Edwards deserves recognition as the creator of a method of posing specimens that anticipated Audubon’s.
Who Wins in a Warmer Arctic—the Gosling or the Egg?
Global warming is increasingly affecting wild bird populations, and because the Arctic is warming more rapidly than any other part of the world, populations of Arctic migratory birds are potentially the most vulnerable.
Nominations Now Open for AOS Council
Have you ever wondered who’s in charge of AOS? The governing body of the society is the AOS Council.