Science

The Art of Hatching an Egg, Explained

June 20, 2016 — Author Tim Birkhead is at it again—this time with a written history of eggs and the wonders that lie within.

To Catch a Predator

June 20, 2016 — Want to be a raptor bander? You'll need live bait, a taco trap, a good hand cream, and years of licensed training.

What Goes On in the Mind of an Invasive Species?

June 17, 2016 — An Aesopian experiment may clue us in to how adaptable the Great-tailed Grackle truly is.

Human Noise Robs Owls of Their Ability to Hunt

June 06, 2016 — Sounds from natural-gas extraction sites can reduce birds’ ability to find and capture prey.

Why Fat Birds Are Better At Making Babies

June 03, 2016 — A new study shows that some warblers tack on the pounds—or, rather, fractions of an ounce to stay in good reproductive shape.

Thirty Percent of North American Bird Species Face Decline Across Seasons

May 28, 2016 — Two new studies strike similar conclusions on continental bird populations during winter and spring.

When DNA Becomes a Tool for Triaging Endangered Species

May 27, 2016 — Inbred birds lead short, troubled lives, but new research reveals a way for scientists to help.

Why Some Birds Have Red Feathers

May 23, 2016 — Scarlet plumage has long posed a mystery to scientists—but now they've finally solved it.

Bird CSI: A Loon, a Swollen Spleen, and a Mysterious Disease

May 19, 2016 — Pathologists documented the first death of a loon in New England from avian malaria. Here’s how they got from corpse to diagnosis.

The Arctic Is Shrinking, and so Are Its Birds

May 17, 2016 — In West Africa, Red Knots are 15 percent smaller today than they were 30 years ago—and climate change may be to blame.

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