It鈥檚 One of the Biggest Events in a Bird鈥檚 Life. Scientists Can鈥檛 Agree How to Talk About It.
September 12, 2024 —
Every species replaces its feathers by molting, but a passionate debate among ornithologists about what to call the plumage swaps spans oceans and generations.
This White Red-tailed Hawk Isn't Just Gorgeous鈥擨t's Also a Rare Scientific Opportunity
March 12, 2024 —
The stunning raptor was recently trapped in Oklahoma by an awestruck group of researchers, who affixed the bird with a GPS transmitter for further study.
Drab but Fab: Woodcocks Wear the Whitest Whites in the Avian Wardrobe
April 28, 2023 —
Though mostly camouflaged, Eurasian Woodcocks have brilliant patches much whiter than any feathers previously measured, a recent study finds.
Ask Kenn: What鈥檚 Up With Bird Color Morphs and Phases?
November 24, 2021 —
In some species, many adults wear different color patterns from others. Kenn Kaufman explains the phenomenon, and the lingo to describe it.