About Birds

A vibrant Hooded Oriole perches in a branch covered in bright orange-yellow flowers.

17 Orange Birds in the U.S.—ID Tips and Where to Find Them

October 20, 2025 — From orioles and warblers to hummingbirds and thrushes, these striking species brighten up any day.

Close-up portrait of a Common Raven with snow in its feathers, being ruffled by wind.

10 Fun Facts About the Common Raven

October 17, 2025 — Despite their ominous reputation, these clever corvids are affectionate and playful.

Bird Questions and Facts

When Ships Meet Seabirds: Mapping Risk in Alaska’s Waters

October 08, 2025 — Alaska’s seas are becoming increasingly busy highways for vessels, posing growing risks for seabirds during one of their most vulnerable times—fall migration.

AK Coasts and Oceans

A Red-headed Woodpecker clings to the side of a mossy tree, its beak wide open holding a large nut.

Discover Every Woodpecker in North America—Where They Live and Fun Facts

September 26, 2025 — Whether you're looking to make an ID or just curious about this charismatic family of birds, get to know all 22 U.S. woodpecker species with this quick primer.

Grid of three photos showing physical features of Wild Turkeys.

Get to Know a Wild Turkey's Weird Anatomy

September 19, 2025 — Snoods, beards, and wattles—oh my!

Bird Questions and Facts

A group of male turkeys, feathers puffed out, walk side by side in a suburban front yard.

How to Defeat a Bully—If That Bully Is a Wild Turkey

September 19, 2025 — Our step-by-step guide to fending off an aggressive gobbler about town.

A mother Wild Turkey hen perches on a sturdy branch with her wings spread, protecting her small chicks.

The Wild Turkey Is a Comeback Bird We Can’t Take for Granted

September 19, 2025 — From bustling towns to rural woodlands, turkeys seem to be everywhere these days. But despite being an undeniable conservation success, questions still loom about the fate of this beloved yet confounding bird.

Feature Stories

Two researchers, with equipment and notebooks splayed across a boardwalk in a forest, sit cross-legged while they record data.

Scientists Can Now Track How High Songbirds Fly Over the Ocean—a Potential Lifesaver

September 19, 2025 — Researchers are gathering new insights that improve migration science and may help make offshore wind energy more friendly to small birds with big treks.

Bird Migration