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Ecuador Volcanoes 2019: Acclimatization and Rare Bird Sightings!
Ecuador keeps getting better and better. Today was a real acclimatization hike on a super trail above Quito We had another fabulous breakfast at Hacienda Rumiloma and hopped in Ossy’s Fo…
Keeping Birds as Pets: What You Need to Know
Birds such as parrots and canaries can make great pets but they take a lot of care. Dr. Laurie Hess explains how to make sure a pet bird is right for you.
Should You Put a Baby Bird Back in the Nest? Depends If It’s Cute
It’s a myth that mama bird will reject her baby if you touch it—but what does science say about meddling?
See how birds change their tunes to fit their surroundings
Songbirds want their notes to be heard, so they shift the pitch and cadence of their melodies to fit into their natural environs. It's a plus for potential mates—and for any birders listening on.
How Do Feathers Keep Birds Warm?
It requires thousands and thousands of feathers and a whole lot of preening.
How to Keep Buildings From Killing Hundreds of Millions of Birds a Year
Using technology to stop birds from flying into buildings
Why Bird Fathers Are Superior
They are attentive parents, building nests, feeding chicks and even showing their young how to sing.
How Do Hurricanes Affect Birds?
When severe weather hits, humans hunker down. But what about the feathered among us?
How Do Birds Drink on the Fly?
For swallows and swifts, it's a real athletic feat.
Roofing Revolution: How (Gorgeous) Green Roofs Benefit Birds
It’s not wasted space if you do something with it. Four green roof projects are helping species around the world.
Video: Why Does My Cat... Chatter at Birds?
Dr. Patty Khuly decodes why your indoor cat makes a curious chattering sound while staring at birds outside the window.
Scientists (finally) figure out why birds don't crash into each other.
It’s a simple question that you’ve probably never thought about: with all those birds flying around, how come you never see two birds crash mid-air? To answer this question, researchers put parakeets (aka budgerigars) into an air tunnel and had them fly towards each other. They found that birds have evolved a simple way to …
Why Fat Birds Are Better At Making Babies
A new study shows that some warblers tack on the pounds—or, rather, fractions of an ounce to stay in good reproductive shape.
The girl who gets gifts from birds
Lots of people give food to the birds in their garden and get nothing in return - but when one girl feeds the crows outside her house, they show their affection with tiny presents.
How Your Most Recent Birding Trip Could Save Rare Species
New research shows that information from recreational birders could help researchers better focus conservation efforts.
What's that Bird at Your Suet Feeder?
What a Trip! The Toughest Animal Migrations on Earth
One bird can fly more than 7,000 miles without stopping to feed, drink, or rest.
15 Stunning Photos of the Showiest Show Birds on Earth
Do You Know Where the Birds Go?
Why Do Small Birds Have Sweeter Songs?
An anatomical difference in some birds produces sounds that are music to the human ear, experts say.
