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Two guys wearing suits, rollerblades, and binoculars sit on a bench next to a pond.
Get to Know the Brothers Behind the Buzziest Birding Film in Years
September 29, 2025 — Owen and Quentin Reiser take us behind the scenes of 鈥淟isters鈥 and preview their next project.
An aerial view of the confluence of the wetland and urban sprawl.
A Restoration Effort in Southcentral Chile Aims to Renew a Damaged Wetland
September 27, 2025 — The pioneering Americas Flyways Initiative project offers new promise for both migratory shorebirds and local communities increasingly threatened by flooding in a changing climate.
A Red-headed Woodpecker clings to the side of a mossy tree, its beak wide open holding a large nut.
Discover Every Woodpecker in North America鈥擶here They Live and Fun Facts
September 26, 2025 — Whether you're looking to make an ID or just curious about this charismatic family of birds, get to know all 22 U.S. woodpecker species with this quick primer.
The 2025 约炮视频 Photography Awards: The Top 100
September 24, 2025 — Marvel at the beauty of birds and learn the stories behind our favorite images from this year鈥檚 contests鈥攆eaturing, for the first time, photographers from Chile and Colombia.
A woman wears an ornate feather cape made with beads and turkey feathers.
Wild Turkeys Once Again Feature in Traditional Native Fashions
September 19, 2025 — Tribes across the continent have long valued the species鈥 feathers. Over the last few years, several artists have created modern works that showcase these cultural garments.
Grid of three photos showing physical features of Wild Turkeys.
Get to Know a Wild Turkey's Weird Anatomy
September 19, 2025 — Snoods, beards, and wattles鈥攐h my!
A group of male turkeys, feathers puffed out, walk side by side in a suburban front yard.
How to Defeat a Bully鈥擨f That Bully Is a Wild Turkey
September 19, 2025 — Our step-by-step guide to fending off an aggressive gobbler about town.
A mother Wild Turkey hen perches on a sturdy branch with her wings spread, protecting her small chicks.
The Wild Turkey Is a Comeback Bird We Can鈥檛 Take for Granted
September 19, 2025 — From bustling towns to rural woodlands, turkeys seem to be everywhere these days. But despite being an undeniable conservation success, questions still loom about the fate of this beloved yet confounding bird.
A portrait of the author standing in a pine forest in Maine.
This Psychologist Wants to Hear About the Moment You Fell in Love with Birds
September 19, 2025 — By collecting 鈥渟park bird stories,鈥 Jenn Lodi-Smith aims to understand why people get hooked on birds鈥攁nd how to encourage those experiences.