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A House Wren perches on a wooden fence post holding a bug in its beak.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern House Wren
February 05, 2026 — This little bird is a fighter with major pipes鈥攁nd it probably lives in your neighborhood.
Bird Questions and Facts
Close view of a hawk with avocado bits on its open beak.
Red-shouldered Hawks With a Taste for Avocado Join a Growing List of Fruit-Eating Raptors
February 05, 2026 — Until now the behavior had been undocumented in the species, but recent research has revealed that more birds of prey consume plants than we realized.
Bird Behavior
A wild Muscovy Duck flying close over the surface of blue water.
What's the Difference Between Wild and Domestic Muscovy Ducks?
January 29, 2026 — The strange, bumpy-faced waterfowl can be found across the United States, but in almost all cases the birds are domestic versions of the wild ducks. Here's how to know which is which.
Bird Identificiation
A Mallard walks along the frozen surface of icy water.
How Birds Keep Their Feet From Freezing in Frigid Temperatures
January 26, 2026 — Ever wonder how ducks can stand on ice for hours? The key is this clever physiological adaptation.
Bird Science
A slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco stands on top of a small mound of snow.
10 Fun Facts About the Dark-eyed Junco
January 22, 2026 — Juncos are a feeder favorite across the country鈥攂ut do you know which version you have?
Bird Questions and Facts
An aerial landscape of fog over the canopy of a lush, sprawling forest.
These 5 Central American Forests Support Billions of Migrating Birds 鈥攂ut They're Disappearing Fast
January 16, 2026 — A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region鈥檚 鈥淔ive Great Forests,鈥 which support nearly half of some beloved species鈥 global populations.
Conservation News
Mark Hauber inspects a nest in a tree using a telescopic mirror.
Got Beef With Cowbirds? This Researcher Wants to Change Your Mind
January 15, 2026 — The brood parasites get a bad rap for making other birds raise their young, but study by study, Mark Hauber and his 鈥淐owbird Lab鈥 have revealed a species worthy of respect.
Bird Science
A Northern Mockingbird hovers around a Crested Caracara perched on a fence post.
What Type of Bird Is That? Start With These Basic Bird Groups
January 14, 2026 — The first step to identifying a bird is knowing the different types of common birds you can see.
Birding 101
light orange and brown bird perches on some barbed wire
探花精选 Great Plains Announces Bird of the Year Contest
January 13, 2026 — Follow us on social media and vote for your favorite species!
GREAT PLAINS
This Roaming Raptor Has Been Surprising U.S. Birders鈥攁nd More Could Be on the Way
January 07, 2026 — Limited to Central and South America until a few short years ago, Yellow-headed Caracaras are turning heads from California to Delaware as their range expands northward.
Bird News