About Birds

A male Anna's Hummingbird perches on a red hummingbird feeder.
Hummingbirds Rapidly Evolved Longer Beaks to Slurp More Nectar from Yard Feeders, New Study Suggests
May 29, 2025 — The 20th century expansion of nectar feeders drove Anna鈥檚 Hummingbirds to spread across California鈥攁nd transformed the birds along the way.
Bird Science
A male Ruby-throated Hummingbird with a bright red gorget perches at a hummingbird feeder.
10 Fun Facts About the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
May 22, 2025 — Meet the spirited sprites whose feats are as dazzling as their feathers
Bird Questions and Facts
An Osprey flies holding grass in its talons.
The World鈥檚 Oldest Known Osprey Is an Online Sensation鈥攁nd a Living Indicator of Watershed Health
May 19, 2025 — At 29, Iris the Osprey has outlived the odds to become a cherished internet star whose brood of offspring is helping track river health in Montana.
Bird News
A white wading bird in a leafy green canopy
125 Years of 约炮视频 in Florida on Exhibit at the Jacksonville Airport
May 13, 2025 — Be a part of the oldest conservation organization in the Sunshine State.
Birds and History
A yellow bird with a white ring around its eye perches on a branch.
This Non-Native Songbird Is Taking Over California鈥擶ill the Rest of the Country Be Next?
May 06, 2025 — The Swinhoe鈥檚 White-eye鈥攁 small yellow bird native to Asia鈥攈as rapidly spread throughout the state and beyond in the past decade, surprising birders and experts alike.
Bird News
A plain, gray bird perches on a thin, curvy branch.
Researchers Favor Beautiful, Colorful Birds in Scientific Studies, New Analysis Finds
April 25, 2025 — A review of 50 years of ornithological literature revealed a strong bias for familiar, visually appealing species over avians with drabber features. Here's why that's worrisome for conservation.
Conservation News
Clear liquid trickles out of a hummingbird hovering in midair.
Do Birds Pee? Hummingbirds Do鈥攁 Lot
April 23, 2025 — Unlike most other avians, hummers urinate in a stream much like mammals, releasing liquid waste often and out of necessity.
Bird Questions and Facts
A dock with birds on it in a lake with people on a walkway behind
Spotting Banded Black Skimmers in an Unusual Winter Location
April 04, 2025 — The skimmers recorded in North Central Florida are migrants from northeastern states.
Bird Migration
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Heron Necks
April 03, 2025 — From how they work to why they're so long, we鈥檝e got answers to all your (maybe?) burning questions.
Bird Questions and Facts
Ask Kenn: How Do Birds Keep Themselves Clean?
March 24, 2025 — Staying fresh is a matter of survival in a bird鈥檚 life鈥攁nd a treat for birders to observe.
Bird Questions and Facts