Gently holding a blackcap warbler in his palm, ornithologist Christos Barboutis blew on its feathers to reveal the size of ...

No one wants to be on their phone while out enjoying nature, but using apps like iNaturalist and others can maximize, not ...

Experts call for greater testing of contacts of a person who was infected with the H5N1 bird flu strain before the virus ...

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2024 Kessel Fellowships for ...

With another Monday comes another mystery from Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Can you guess this native bird species?

Use expert tips and a helpful chart to improve your hawk identification skills. Plus, learn about the common types of hawks ...

A bird hunter in Idaho wants answers after he says his dog was shot and killed while they were on a recent hunting trip.

The Audubon (left), eBird (center), and Merlin Bird ID (right) apps are helpful when trying to find and identify birds in your area. Even if you plan to start off by going to your local park or ...

The Sussex Bird Club, based in Lewes, offers educational meetings and field trips. While binoculars, books and apps can help identify species, Francis said to “try before you buy.” Organizers ...

The World Center for Birds of Prey is an indoor-outdoor education center. Visitors get a chance to see all sorts of raptors, including eagles, vultures, hawks, and falcons from around the world.

These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images celebrate our feathered friends Text by Tracy Scott Forson Photographs selected by Jeff Campagna Birds can be found on every continent—some living ...