Science Feb 16 Injured by a fishing hook, this seabird knocked on the ER door for help By Associated Press
Science Jan 25 The last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction is an ancient forest in Ecuador Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, the Yanacocha Reserve is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird teetering on the edge of extinction. By Gonzalo Solano, Cesar Olmos, Associated Press
Science Oct 11 New study finds ostriches and other large flightless birds had long-distance flying ancestors A 56 million-year-old fossil bone helps explain how this (mostly) flightless family of birds spread to so many different continents. By Klara Widrig, The Conversation
Science Sep 08 Watch 8:48 How researchers restored a thriving habitat for Atlantic puffins in Maine Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide a crucial nesting… By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman
Science Jun 14 This grassland bird eavesdrops on prairie dogs to keep itself safe from predators Previous research has shown birds frequently eavesdrop on other bird species to glean information about potential food sources or approaching danger. But, so far, scientists have documented only a few instances of birds eavesdropping on mammals. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Apr 30 Why a woodpecker is breaking car mirrors in this small New England town By Holly Ramer, Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press During the War of 1812, townsfolk in the tiny fishing village of Rockport, Massachusetts, hurled rocks at British soldiers using their stockings as slings. Now, they’re slinging trash bags and towels over the side mirrors of their cars to protect… Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 9:17 How Philadelphians are working to protect birds from deadly window collisions By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin Every year in the United States, as many as a billion birds die while migrating. These birds aren’t being killed by climate change or toxic substances in the air or water, but by collisions with glass. For our ongoing series… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 7:35 Amy Tan turns her literary gaze on the world of birds in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles' By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson She’s a novelist turned naturalist. New York Times best-selling author Amy Tan has turned her intense gaze to the world of birds and shared her private drawings and musings in a new book. Jeffrey Brown joined Tan at her Northern… Continue watching
Feb 27 Man to plead guilty for role in killing 3,600 birds, including eagles, to sell feathers By Matthew Brown, Associated Press The defendants allegedly sold eagle parts on a black market that has been a long-running problem for U.S. wildlife officials. Continue reading
Dec 17 How light pollution can imperil migrating birds by luring them into cities By Carolyn S. Burt, Kyle Horton, The Conversation Migrating birds need stopover locations en route where they can rest and feed. A new study shows that artificial light draws them away from sites they would normally use and into risky zones. Continue reading