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A Ruffed Grouse stands on a mossy rock at dawn flapping his wings, evident by motion blur.
Here’s How Ruffed Grouse Make That Wild Drumming Sound—and How to Hear it for Yourself
March 27, 2026 — The secretive game bird’s unique courtship display is a treat for birders and a boon for science.
Bird Behavior
Two featherless baby birds in a nest beg for food with their heads back and mouths open. One of them is bigger and is stretching its neck higher.
Necks Built for Begging Help Cowbird Chicks Outcompete Their Nestmates for Food
March 26, 2026 — Brown-headed Cowbirds have evolved extra-strong neck muscles to steal meals from their host species' chicks, new research finds.
Bird Science
A bird sits on a tree branch looking to the left of the frame
Volunteers are Providing the Data Needed to Manage Florida’s Endemic Bird
March 23, 2026 — Jay Watch is a model of community science that guides habitat management and fosters advocates for a threatened species.
Community Science at ÌÇÐÄlogo
Protecting Migratory Birds Worldwide: What to Watch for at COP15
March 19, 2026 — Ahead of the Convention on Migratory Species COP15 in Brazil, global community members unite to protect migratory birds and the habitats they need to survive.
Policy & Advocacy
A Blue Jay spreads its wings and takes off from the top of a snowy pine tree.
10 Fun Facts About the Blue Jay
March 17, 2026 — Wait—who did you think planted all those forests across North America?
Bird Questions and Facts
A Northern Cardinal hovering in front of a window fighting its reflection.
Why Birds Attack Windows and Mirrors—and How You Can Stop Them
March 10, 2026 — Have an aggressive bird obsessed with its own reflection? Protect it and your property with these simple tips.
Bird Questions and Facts
What Do Songbirds Eat? Apparently Almost Anything—Including Deer Guts
March 02, 2026 — A research project enlisting hunters as partners has revealed that the roll call of birds willing to feast on some organ meat is surprisingly diverse.
Bird Science
Two Pine Siskins perch on a bird feeder eating nyjer seeds.
What Do Pine Siskins Have to Do With Salmonella Outbreaks? A Lot, a New Study Finds
February 20, 2026 — Research linking climate, conifer seed production, and siskin irruptions could provide an early warning system for dangerous salmonella outbreaks at bird feeders and among people.
Bird Science