A research project to keep tabs on Sharp-tailed Grouse shows the potential benefits of a promising but elusive technology.

The two species of Gallinule which occur in the United States are confined within a comparatively small range in that extensive country, the southern portions of which appear to suit them better, at ...

One U.S. hummingbird species truly hunkers down for the winter, and that’s the Anna’s Hummingbird. In the early 1900s, they ...

At marshy ponds from Mexico to Panama, this odd shorebird is common. Its long toes allow it to run about on lily pads and ...

Showing a sincere respect for birds and the places they need to thrive must come before getting that perfect photo or footage. Here’s how to capture bird photos and videos responsibly. The first ...

Birds are always up to something, and these entries captured an array of avians doing everything from impaling prey to ...

Find retailers—ranches, butcher shops, grocers & online shops—and go from consumer to conservationist when you purchase beef and bison raised on Audubon Certified bird-friendly land. Put your address ...

Q: The amount of effort that goes into a Christmas Bird Count varies quite a bit across years and count circles. How do you deal with this issue when you calculate abundance trends? How do you know ...

Feeding birds makes you happier. It's a scientific fact—one that folks who already provide food for birds know well. Birds can provide countless hours of entertainment. But as much fun as they are to ...

From your windows to what plants you grow, there are many ways to make your sanctuary a safe place for avian visitors. So You Have Your List of Native Plants. Now What? Doing a little prep and ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

A big boreal finch, uncommon but widespread in spruce and fir forests of the North and the high mountains. It is often absurdly tame, allowing very close approach; ironically, this sometimes makes it ...