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Help eBird Fill in the Gaps
eBird, an online tool for submitting bird observations, allows scientists to keep track of birds around the world. eBird now has over one billion bir…
1 year, 4 months ago
What Are Birds Saying with Their Crests?
A bird’s crest is made up of a slender array of feathers on top of their head. These feathers are a bit longer and can be spiked up or slicked back, …
1 year, 4 months ago
Sizing Up Sharp-shinned Hawks
Sharp-shinned Hawks are swift, bird-catching predators. The male is jay-sized. The female stands a head taller and weighs almost twice as much. Femal…
1 year, 4 months ago
'What is a birder?' with Rosemary Mosco
Rosemary Moscoe’s latest book is a tongue-in-cheek guide that defines many of the terms that you might hear on a bird outing, like calling a particul…
1 year, 4 months ago
Shorebirds Watch Their Feet
Greater Yellowlegs — not surprisingly — have bright yellow legs and feet. And why? While foraging through shallow water, a yellowlegs can keep track …
1 year, 4 months ago
Canada Jays Save Food for Later
While camping in the mountains, you might see this Canada Jay (formerly known as the Gray Jay — but before that, as the Canada Jay!), boldly swooping…
1 year, 4 months ago
How Writer Amy Tan Helps Backyard Birds
Writer Amy Tan’s work is known all over the world. And thanks to her latest best-seller, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, she’s now also known for her d…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Colors of Chicken Eggs
Except around Easter, chicken eggs usually come in a predictable range of colors: white, brown, and sometimes pale blue or green. Chickens are descen…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Plover and the Hurricane
Piping Plovers are tiny, sand-colored shorebirds that nest on the beach. They’re threatened in much of their range. But plovers have gotten a boost f…
1 year, 4 months ago
Pigeon Guillemots Have Fun
Although many seabirds utter groans and croaks, the Pigeon Guillemot produces a lovely series of trills and whistles. As part of their courtship, the…
1 year, 4 months ago