Birds

Albatross 'Divorces' May Be Climbing Because Of Climate Change

A new study found that warmer sea temperatures may be driving albatross breeding pairs to split up at higher rates.
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Birds In The Amazon Rainforest Are Shrinking As Temperatures Rise

Climate change may be fueling big changes to small birds deep in the forest, according to researchers.
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Should This Bat Be New Zealand’s ‘Bird Of The Year?' Conservationists Say Yes.

"We kind of decided to throw the bat among the pigeons and ruffle some feathers,” a spokesperson for the poll said.
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Elusive Owl Caught On Camera After Flying Under Radar For 150 Years

Shelley's eagle owl had never been clearly photographed in the wild — until now.
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Hundreds Of Migrating Birds Die After Crashing Into NYC Buildings

“Looking north, covered, south, covered, west, covered, the sidewalks were literally covered with birds.”
By Karen Matthews, AP

More Than 100 Birds Found Covered In Oil After Hurricane Ida Refinery Spill

Some oiled birds have already been rescued from the Alliance Refinery spill, but the operation could take weeks, Louisiana wildlife officials say.
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Who Needs Batman? Rat-Eating Heron Is The Hero New York Needs Right Now

The winged crusader was caught on camera downing a large rodent in seconds.
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Female Hummingbirds Who Look Like Males Avoid Harassment, Get More Time To Eat

For the white-necked jacobin hummingbird, looking like a male comes with big perks.
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Pacific Northwest Heat Wave Made Baby Hawks Hurl Themselves Out Of Nests

Dozens of birds too young to fly jumped out of nests anyway in desperate attempts to beat the heat.
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Birds Are Dying Of A Bizarre Mystery Illness In 6 States, D.C.

Hundreds of birds have suffered swollen eyes and strange symptoms from a deadly ailment — and no one knows for sure what it is.
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