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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Can the “Little Bit of Bread” in Yellowhammer Song Tell Us?
Dialects, a well-known feature of human languages, can also be found in the vocalizations of various bird species.
Rare Itinerant Breeding Behavior Revealed in California Bird
Reproduction and migration are the two most demanding tasks in a bird’s life, and the vast majority of species separate them into different times of the year.
New Genetic Techniques Are Improving Our Understanding of Plumage Color
Few groups of organisms possess striking visual displays that rival the bright colors and intricate patterns of bird feathers.