For most birds, eyes are essential to life on the fly. They inform split-second aerobatic maneuvers amid dense branches and pinpoint distant predators or prey. Yet when studying how birds might adapt ...

Oct. 12—WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly released "State of the Birds" report for the United States reveals a tale of two trends: one hopeful, one dire. Long-term trends for waterfowl show strong increases ...

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share via Email This past spring, Dr. Lenore Tedesco was looking out her window at The Wetlands Institute that sits in the middle ...

Birds are more than mere symbols of seasonal change or nature’s background music; they are vital indicators of ecological health. When bird populations decline, it not only threatens their survival ...

Calling all avian enthusiasts. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is gradually reintroducing birds to their outdoor habitats after taking precautions to avoid avian flu. The Jungle Dome – including ...

Experts at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are now rolling back several bird flu precautions for their bird populations. "As we started seeing bird flu spreading throughout the country and moving ...

To support a biodiverse environment, it’s important to consider how the landscape impacts local bird life. Nesting season is a great time to observe birds in your backyard. Check out these tips on the ...

Decatur recently became Georgia's first "Bird City" and is leading the way with changes big and small to build a safer ...

[Cover Image: Island Press] It doesn’t have to be this way, according to a new book, The Bird-Friendly City: Creating Safe Urban Habitats, by Timothy Beatley. Citing new policies, building materials, ...

Meet Wisconsin’s winter birds and learn how they survive cold and snow. Join Robert S. Ellarson as he explores Wisconsin’s winter birds and how they survive freezing temperatures. Learn about ...