New Online Tool Charts Evolution of Every Known Bird Species
Ornithologists with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have stitched together the most complete avian evolutionary tree ever, unveiling…
Fossil Shorebirds Tell New Story about Climate Change in Australia
Shorebirds are widespread birds whose dependence on coastal and wetland environments makes them effective paleoenvironmental indicators. Wading shorebirds…
Clint Eastwood Directed An Underrated Music Biopic About One Of The World’s Best Musicians
Jazz may be regarded as one of the great American art forms, but it remains a mystery for…
Photographer Recreates Kingfisher Shot That Took Six Years in Just Six Minutes
It took six years for Alan McFadyen to capture the kingfisher diving photo on a DSLR camera in…
Total Solar Eclipses Can Trigger Dawn Behavior in Birds, Scientists Say
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse disrupted light-dark cycles for North American birds during the lead-up…
Uninvited guest terrifies baby hawks, and it’s downright adorable
As adults, hawks are prolific predators with a fearless intensity etched into their faces. As babies, the fluffy…