The Roadless Rule conserves millions of forested acres for a quarter of all Endangered animals in the U.S. Submit a comment to prevent its rollback.

In 1958, Mao Zedong ordered the killing of all sparrows. The mindless war on birds unleashed terrible plagues, exacerbated the Great Famine, created a fatal chapter in China’s history, and underscored...

Urgent: A botulism outbreak at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge is already killing hundreds of birds, and without immediate action, tens of thousands more could die. Please urge the Bureau of Reclam...

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

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One roadside U-turn. One fruiting tree. Nineteen bird species in forty-five minutes. Sometimes the best birding stops aren’t on the map.

A recent study relied on historical DNA to provide the answer.

Millions of years ago, rare hybridization events ignited the genetic sparks that contributed to the bright yellow colors of some birds in the modern wood-warbler family.

Protect Vjosa–Narta: Stop Construction in Protected Natural Areas

The American investor and son-in-law of Donald Trump has sparked a major backlash in Tirana thanks to his proposed mega building project.

Recent data showing an increase in lead exposure and deaths among critically endangered California condors seems to fly in the face of decades of conservation measures, including bans on lead bullets ...

More than 700,000 migratory songbirds were illegally killed in Cyprus last autumn, according to a new survey that highlights stark contrasts in enforcement and a growing link with organised crime.

Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.

Each year we stand in awe of how the world turns out to share their enjoyment of birds. Explore our most recent results.

Strong Evidence Suggests the Birds May Be Incubating an Egg in an Old-Growth Redwood TreeA free-flying pair of condors in the Pacific Northwest recently established the region’s first nest in more tha...

A few simple actions can transform your field recording into a resource that helps birders and scientists for years to come. Properly leveled audio offers an easier listening experience for identifica...

New research shows that seasoned birders — including older adults — had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention and perception.

The Center for Biological Diversity filed suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Feb. 11 for failing to make a preliminary decision about whether to expand protection for

The Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has ordered a review of the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System. In a director’s order issued by Director Brian Nesvik,...

The BBC catches a man trapping songbirds - selling them is a profitable business because many keep them as pets.

Golden-crowned Sparrows are common winter visitors along the Pacific Coast. The artwork for this article and poster was created by 2025 Bartels Science Illu ...

A new study finds steep, long-term losses across virtually all groups of birds in the U.S. and Canada

October is right around the corner, and that means its time to mark your calendars for October Big Day—11 Oct 2025! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared lo...

Many unexpected human artifacts have been preserved, for centuries, in vulture nests.