Science

What Makes Bird Feathers So Colorfully Fabulous?
March 04, 2016 — From radiant jewel tones to bold browns and black—here's a complete, concise guide to bird coloration.
Is Climate Change Making It Harder for Finch Families to Get Along?
March 03, 2016 — Scorching temperatures in Australia are turning up the heat for Zebra Finch chicks, causing them to hatch out of order.
Why City Sparrows Are Singing A Very Different Tune
March 03, 2016 — Birds are belting their songs out at never-before-heard frequencies to beat the heavy noise around them.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: American Crow
February 29, 2016 — Corvid expert John Marzluff scans crows’ brains to crack the mystery of what makes these smart birds so successful.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: Eurasian Jay
February 29, 2016 — Superstar scientist Nicky Clayton uses worms and chocolate teddy bears to help figure out where bird and human intelligence intersect.
How Does a Cowbird Learn To Be a Cowbird?
February 25, 2016 — New research explains how these brood parasites—who are raised by other species—still manage to become cowbirds.
The Brilliant Ways Parasitic Birds Terrorize Their Victims
February 25, 2016 — These tales and pics from the nest will fill you with wonder and dread.
Where Do Maine's Atlantic Puffins Go for the Winter?
February 12, 2016 — Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ scientists tracked breeding puffins from Maine to finally learn where they pass the colder months—in a maze of underwater canyons and mountains southeast of Massachusetts.
Scientists Just Discovered Six New Species Of Rails
February 03, 2016 — Unfortunately, they're all extinct.
Agami Herons' Full Mating Ritual Photographed for the First Time
January 29, 2016 — A couple's trek to a hidden lagoon in Costa Rica leads to a cache of new details about a glorious, yet understudied bird.