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Amid Powerful Storms, Bahama Oriole Clings to Existence
Editor’s note: As Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean this week, leaving a path of devastation across several islands, biologist Kevin Omland had his eyes on the Bahamas. The critically endangered Bahama Oriole, the focus of Omland’s research, survives only… Read More »
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Seven of the Coolest Sparrows in the United States
In North America, it’s easy to enjoy sparrows. You can find them in almost any habitat. They can occur in large (although decreasing) numbers, sing beautifully (for the most part), and reliably cheer up backyard feeders. What’s not so easy… Read More »
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Do American Robins Migrate?
Springtime singer or snowy sentinel? The American Robin may be one of North America's most familiar songbirds, yet its wintering patterns raise a common question: Do robins migrate? The answer is yes and no. We associate robins with spring for… Read More »
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Cedar Waxwing
A lucky observer may sometimes spot a group of sleek-looking Cedar Waxwings perched on a tree branch in a long row, politely passing a berry from beak to beak, up and down the line. This charming sight reflects the bird's… Read More »
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Hawaiian Resort Sued Over Seabird Deaths – Starwood Hotel responsible for over one-quarter of downed Newell's Shearwaters on Kaua‘i
Hawaiian Resort Sued Over Seabird Deaths - Starwood Hotel responsible for over one-quarter of downed Newell’s Shearwaters on Kaua‘i For Immediate Release Contact: David Henkin, Earthjustice, 808-599-2436 Maka‘ala Ka‘aumoana, Hui Ho‘omalu i Ka ‘Äina, 808-346-5458 Don Heacock, Conservation Council for… Read More »
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White-tailed Tropicbird
The graceful, streamer-tailed White-tailed Tropicbird is built for life on the wing. Its taxonomic name, Phaethon, is the ancient Greek word for sun and refers to the young charioteer who dared drive the chariot of the sun god high over… Read More »
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Fading Symbols: These Five State Birds Are in Trouble
U.S. grasslands that once resounded with the boisterous song of the Western Meadowlark are growing silent as numbers of the famed singer decline. This situation, distressing as it is, isn’t unique: A number of state birds have experienced major population… Read More »
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Invasive Ants in Hawai'i: Small Species, Big Problems
One of the biggest problems facing Hawai'i's endemic birds is invasive species: plants and animals from other areas of the globe whose populations dramatically increase in their new island home. Miconia (a large tree), strawberry guava, and many other plants… Read More »
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Minnesota Vikings' Stadium is Bad for Birds, but It's Not Too Late for a Solution
Each year in the United States, window collisions kill up to 1 billion birds. While this is a massive source of human-caused bird mortality, trailing only free-roaming cats and habitat loss, there is good news: Window collisions are preventable! The… Read More »
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Video: Snowy Plovers Nest Safely Thanks to Gulf Partnership
Plovers nest on the beach, which can be fraught with danger. Wilson's and Snowy Plovers lay their eggs directly on the sand, leaving them vulnerable to a variety of human disturbances. Conversion of habitat to coastal development, beach use by off-road… Read More »
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Acorn Woodpecker
The eye-catching Acorn Woodpecker’s head is boldly patterned in black, white, and red, punctuated with wild-looking white eyes that give it a clownish look. It's a medium-sized bird, bigger than a Downy Woodpecker and a bit smaller than its close,… Read More »
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Magnolia Warbler
The active, confiding Magnolia Warbler is fairly easy to find during its biannual migrations through the eastern and central United States. The male is especially eye-catching — a combination of bright yellow and black, with striking white wing and tail… Read More »
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How Do Birds Navigate During Migration?
Bird migration is one of the most amazing phenomena in the natural world. Many birds travel from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere and back every year, following food resources and friendly climates. But how do seasonal migrants — and… Read More »
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Proposed Legislation Would Prevent Millions of Bird Deaths
For Immediate Release Contact: , 202-234-7181 ext.210 Bird netting looking out. Photo: © Christine Sheppard. (Washington, D.C., March 10, 2010) American Bird Conservancy (ABC) – the nation’s leading bird conservation organization – applauded legislation introduced by Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley… Read More »
