Bird feathers are unique wonders—born before birds, shared with dinosaurs, vital for flight, warmth, display, and survival.

A male blue-winged warbler. Long-distance bird migration is one of the natural world's most inspiring phenomena-but the story of how we know what we know about bird migration is almost as amazing as ...

In a yearlong independent study, Dylan Berr ’26 is investigating how birds navigate and occupy campus spaces—insights that ...

Many bird leave for the winter, migrating south to warmer climes. Those that stay, however, not only avoid the hazards of migration but can also likely maintain a year-round territory. Staying means ...

Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s ...

Winters in the Colorado Rocky Mountains can be long and formidable. Before the snow flies, thousands of birds migrate each ...

Red backed shrikes migrate using a fixed schedule, flying in stages with little variation, showing that genetics guide bird ...

As families and friends came together around a feast on Thursday, millions of these households had a turkey as their centerpiece. In many ways, Thanksgiving has become synonymous with turkeys. And so, ...

At a time when misinformation abounds about avian influenza, more commonly referred to as bird flu, it is important to provide Americans with factual information about the virus. The U.S. Department ...

Birds are a significant part of the wildlife in the ecosystems of Eagle County and around the world. eBird data shows that there have been 290 bird species recorded in Eagle County. The mission of the ...