Three New Pieces to The Tapaculo Puzzle Provide A Window Into Andean Species Diversity
Unraveling the mysteries of Neotropical bird diversity has captured the attention of scientists for more than 100 years.
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How Do Raptors’ Diets Affect Their Mercury Exposure?
It was my experiences as a hawk counter that first drew me to studying raptors as a master’s degree student at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Pinnipeds Can Create Conservation Challenges When Birds Are on the Menu
When hungry sea lions started using an important wetland in Chile like an all-you-can-eat swan buffet, local authorities were taken by surprise.
Fifty Years of Data Show New Changes in Bird Migration
New research shows that fall migration patterns have been shifting over time.
Birds & Truffles in Chile’s Temperate Rainforests
How does a fungal ecologist end up getting a grant from an ornithological society?
Do Foragers of a Feather Flock Together?
If you were to go birdwatching along a forested trail during the Florida winter, chances are you wouldn’t encounter much at first.
Testing Tree Swallow Nestlings’ Parasite Susceptibility
In many bird species, the eggs in a clutch don’t necessarily hatch at the same time, creating a hierarchy of size within broods.
Biologists Recommend Urgent Action to Protect California Spotted Owls
In the Pacific Northwest, the range expansion of Barred Owls has already contributed to a conservation crisis for Northern Spotted Owls.
Taking a Closer Look at Bird–Window Collisions
You have probably heard the startling impact of a bird hitting a glass pane, or perhaps you’ve come across a dead bird beneath a window. While the effect on the bird was lethal, you were likely affected by that event too.
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.