Birds respond differently to environmental change—and their traits explain why

A sweeping new Cal Poly study of North American birds reveals that environmental change does not affect all species equally ...

Birds are smarter than most backyard scare tactics, research shows; here's what actually stops them

Shiny objects and visual scares lose effectiveness as birds adapt quickly to these methods. Spacing and variety of deterrents ...

All the Cool Kids Are Birding

Birding has historically been the domain of the AARP crowd, but in the World Series, young people have an edge. And these ...

Should you feed birds in summer? Why this birding enthusiast says yes

Some people ask if it's recommended to feed birds during the summer. Here's why columnist Hans Kunze answers with an emphatic "yes." ...
PBS

Feeding Wild Birds Can Carry Risks: Here’s How to Minimize Unintended Harms

Backyard bird feeders help urbanites feel close to nature but can also expose birds to disease and other potential threats. Luckily, bird lovers can take simple steps to reduce risks. Conservation ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Huge Cicada Broods Have Ripple Effects on Birds, Caterpillars and Trees

Billions of periodical cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years in the eastern United States, creating an all-you-can-eat buffet for birds. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images When huge broods of cicadas ...

Climate change means an earlier spring, which can be disorienting and threatening for migrating birds

Spring migration has taken flight, but with rising temperatures and shifting seasons, birds are adjusting when and how they ...

In 1941, only 21 whooping cranes were left worldwide; protection of their last wild breeding grounds helped the species rebound to more than 800 birds

Whooping cranes faced extinction, with only twenty-one birds remaining in 1941. Intensive conservation efforts have increased ...

Keep Birds From Nesting In Your Hanging Flower Baskets With A Quick & Easy Trick

Stop your hanging baskets from being a nesting destination for your feathered friends. Here is the clever and budget-friendly ...
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What were the first birds like?

Birds have many features that distinguish them from other animals alive today, but their earliest ancestors looked noticeably different from the familiar creatures we’ve come to recognise. Although ...