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How the Barnacle Goose Was Named
Boldly patterned in black, white, and silver, Barnacle Geese are stunning birds. In Europe, huge flocks gather in pastures and mudflats where the gee…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Magpie-Jay Flocks Are Led by Females
Found in much of Central America, White-throated Magpie-Jay flocks are family groups led by a dominant female. They include a mate and several female…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Aldabra Rail: The Bird that Evolved Twice
Over 130,000 years ago, White-throated Rails migrated across hundreds of miles from Madagascar to the tiny island of Aldabra. Fossil records show tha…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Migrations: Pine Siskin Irruption
Do you ever see flocks of birds in your yard that show up in droves one year, but are completely absent the next? Some nomadic species such as Pine S…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Mating for Life
Most bird species in North America mate for a single breeding season. Some may team up again the following year, just because both stay in - or retur…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Seeds of Attraction
What is it that draws us to a romantic partner? Birds have lots of ways to catch the attention of a mate. Most cranes duet with prospective partners …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
eBird: Contribute to Science While Birding
eBird, a project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, lets you log the bird species you observe on a smartphone app or on the web. Whether you’re going…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Over the course of four days in February, the Great Backyard Bird Count gathers heaps of info about birds all over the world — and helps people conne…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Best Nest
Some birds woo a mate by building the best nest. Males of many weaverbird species construct a series of intricately woven nests to impress a prospect…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Participate in Project NestWatch
Organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Project NestWatch is made up of volunteers around the world who monitor bird nests, reporting whether th…
8 months, 3 weeks ago