The sex frequently neglected by birders and scientists takes the spotlight in the Audubon Photography Awards’ Female Bird Prize Carlyn Kranking - Associate Web Editor, Science A female American ...

Male and female birds are often quite different. Looking at two individuals of radically different color, it’s sometimes easy to forget this. I often talk to people who think they have multiple kinds ...

Museum scientist Gary Graves has spent decades investigating why red-billed and black-billed streamertail hummingbirds remain distinct species despite on-going hybridization Erin Wunderlich Gary ...

Female birds sing. That is one conclusion of our 2020 study on one of the most abundant, widespread, well-studied bird species in the world: the barn swallow. Despite the well over 1,000 scientific ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. I’ve long wondered why so many ornithologists, conservation ...

Researchers have discovered an extraordinary, vibrantly colored tropical bird with "female" feathers down one side of its body and "male" feathers down the other. Female green honeycreepers ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A Galápagos bird species is stunning behaviorists with their ...

Vibrant red birds seem to bring even more cheer to the season, but their meaning has impact year-round. Red birds–also known as Northern Cardinals–are popular images in holiday decor. Their bright red ...