Xander Zellner

Xander Zellner is a reporter for Լ��Ƶ. He can be reached at xzellner@audubon.org.

Articles by Xander Zellner

Building a New Future for the Colorado River

July 12, 2016 — Լ��Ƶ's new Colorado River Project director, Jennifer Pitt, talks about how we can save one of the country's most iconic waterways.

Birding on the Rise in Beijing

May 16, 2016 — Even the city’s notorious pollution hasn’t stopped this growing trend.

How Do Barn Owls Fly So Silently?

May 13, 2016 — The secret to an owl’s stealthy flight lies in the shape of its feathers.

Will the Duck Stamp Get a New Look?

April 08, 2016 — A new plan will either upend or expand an 82-year-old hunting tradition.

Why Turkeys And Other Birds Make Great Therapy Animals

March 23, 2016 — The woman who made headlines after bringing her pet turkey on a plane shares her side of the story.

A Brief History of President-Bird Companionship

February 12, 2016 — Even the leader of the free world needs a feathered friend sometimes.

12 Charming Photos That Let You Get Up Close And Personal With Birds

February 02, 2016 — Leila Jeffreys’s portraits offer a clean, unique perspective on dozens of spectacular species.

U.S. Court Upholds Airports' Right to Legally Kill Snowy Owls and Other Birds

January 29, 2016 — A new ruling seals a 2014 decision that permits the Port Authority to sidestep the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Overfishing Starves Seabirds—Here's How to Fish Responsibly

January 21, 2016 — New research confirms that, predictably, seabirds starve when fisheries are nearby.

Like Birds, Dinosaurs Danced to Woo

January 11, 2016 — New fossil prints show that even big predators weren't above getting groovy to get lucky.