From their unusual anatomy to their nesting behavior, Chimney Swifts are among the strangest of our common avian species. The ...

Albatrosses, petrels, and other ocean-dwellers can stay hydrated without fresh water. The key? Little glands above their eyes ...

It’s no secret that birds are struggling. North America has lost billions of them since the 1970s and today more than one-third of bird species are considered under threat. While efforts to stem the ...

Whether diving at a 90-degree angle to snatch up fish, coasting over the water with its tremendous wings outspread, or ...

Extreme temperatures add stress to already-fragile ecosystems. Here’s how you can help birds stay cool.

With drought and climate pressures intensifying across the West, Audubon and partners are sounding the alarm: Congress must fully fund the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program before it's too ...

The Greater Honeyguide is the Jekyll and Hyde of birds. At least, that’s how Claire Spottiswoode tells it. The zoologist from the University of Cambridge has spent the past eight years studying the ...

This article is from Audubon Rockies, Audubon's regional office for Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Find your nearest Audubon office here. One of the best ways to attract hummingbirds to your landscape ...

With this vegetarian version of suet (traditionally it's made from rendered animal fat) you can provide the perfect winter substitute for birds that normally feast on insects. This lipid-rich treat ...

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Okay, technically it is, but we should still abandon absurd—and antiquated—terms of venery.