Birds in the News

Want to Keep Rescued Birds Toasty? Dress Them Up.
December 15, 2015 — While most birds can keep warm all on their own, a few organizations are helping out rescued chicks with adorable knitted (and sewn) outfits.
The Blackpoll Warbler: Tiny Bird, Amazing Migrator
December 09, 2015 — New research confirms that this songbird鈥檚 migration is one of the longest out there鈥攁nd it may be in danger. Here鈥檚 how to help.
Bird IQ Tests: 8 Ways Researchers Test Bird Intelligence
December 09, 2015 — A crow is supposedly as smart as a 7-year-old. Here鈥檚 how scientists figured that鈥攁nd other facts鈥攐ut.
The Inside Story of Shell鈥檚 Arctic Assault
December 08, 2015 — A months-long investigation shows how the energy giant pressured the Interior Department during the company's gung-ho Arctic push鈥攁nd got most of what it wanted (except oil).
Why a Painted Bunting Landed in Brooklyn
December 07, 2015 — The colorful migrating finch has become a local celebrity鈥攁nd he鈥檒l probably stay for the winter.
How to Protect the Birds That Fly the Farthest
December 04, 2015 — A new study in Science shows that almost all migratory birds are threatened somewhere along their ranges.
Why One NYC Red-Tailed Hawk Needed a Double Rescue
December 03, 2015 — The lone juvenile got into trouble twice this week. Luckily, both the NYPD and NYC firefighters were there to help out.
Two Brothers and a Bald Eagle: Epic Selfie or Epic Fail?
December 01, 2015 — After removing an eagle from a trap, these men celebrated with a selfie. Here鈥檚 why they should have left the bird alone.
Taylor Swift's 'Bird Incident' Is Just the Latest Example of How Filming Disrupts Birds
December 01, 2015 — The singer鈥檚 production crew got into hot water when filming near the endangered New Zealand dotterel. It's not the first time Hollywood and habitat have clashed.
Russian Birds Accidentally Preserved Historic Documents in Their Nests
November 24, 2015 — Swifts and jackdaws gathered money, contracts, and letters to build their nests鈥攁nd preserved a slice of life from 200 years ago.