Birds
What's the History of Hawaiian Grass Skirts? And More Questions From Our Readers
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These 'Lost' Bird Species Haven't Been Seen in at Least a Decade—and Scientists Want Help Finding Them
Some of the 126 species on their list haven’t been photographed or recorded in more than century
Sphen, Australian Penguin of Famous Same-Sex Couple, Dies at Age 11
Sphen and his longtime partner Magic got together at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium in 2018. They successfully hatched two foster chicks and became "international queer icons"
She's the Oldest Common Loon in the World. She Just Had Her 42nd Chick
Fe, who is at least 38 years old, initially rose to fame as one half of the "resident power couple" at Michigan's Seney National Wildlife Refuge
This 16-Foot-Tall Pigeon Sculpture Is Coming to New York City's High Line
Artist Iván Argote hopes the artwork, titled "Dinosaur," will inspire "attraction, seduction and fear"
When Vultures Nearly Disappeared in India, Half a Million People Died, Too, Study Finds
By being nature's clean-up crew, the often maligned birds help prevent the spread of diseases, according to a new study
Yosemite's Peregrine Falcons Are Rebounding Thanks to Unlikely Allies: Rock Climbers
After pesticides decimated the birds' numbers, climbers helped the species regain a foothold in the park
Out-of-Place 'Devil Bird' Wows Spectators in Maine, the First Anhinga Ever Seen in the State
Anhingas normally live in South America and along the Gulf of Mexico—but one of these long-necked creatures flew farther north than Portland
A Record-Breaking 17 California Condor Chicks Hatched at the L.A. Zoo This Year
The successful breeding season offers more hope for the endangered species, which has come back from the brink of extinction due to captive breeding efforts
Chicago Building Where Nearly 1,000 Birds Died in One Night Last Fall Installs Bird-Safe Window Film
The glass-covered lakefront convention center has long been known among wildlife advocacy groups as a site of mass casualties for migratory birds
How Will Climate Change Hurt Lesser Flamingos?
Their food supply in East African lakes could collapse as rains increase
Nesting Shorebirds Are Mobbing Drones on New York City Beaches
The drones, equipped with inflatable life rafts, were intended to help improve public safety for humans this summer—but they're also upsetting orange-beaked birds called American oystercatchers
Has Life on Earth Survived More Than Five Mass Extinctions?
Scientists aren’t just arguing whether humans are causing a sixth mass extinction event now, but whether many more occurred in the past
Meet the Rare, 'Beautiful' Birds That Thrive in Snow and Are at Risk Because of Climate Change
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan as threatened under the Endangered Species Act this month
When It Comes to Romantic Gift-Giving, Humans Aren’t Alone. Snails, Birds and Flies All Woo Each Other With Presents
Throughout the animal kingdom, sweethearts bestow offerings with their amorous advances
View 11 Breathtaking Images From the BigPicture Photography Competition
This 2024 showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places
Meet the Taxidermists Who Care for the Animals at Your Favorite Museums
Only a few U.S. museums still employ the specialists. The rest rely on a small group of highly skilled contractors
Could a Robin and a Bluebird Have Babies? And More Questions From Our Readers
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See 12 Captivating Bird Images From the Audubon Photography Awards
In its 15th year, the contest showcases diverse avian species, their fascinating behaviors and the habitats needed to keep them alive
A Poisonous Diet Gives These Animals Their Own Toxic Defense
From monarchs to sea slugs, various creatures consume chemicals that keep predators at bay
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