Wood thrush is considered a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Iowa and in 25 other states because the population has declined across North America by more than 50 percent in the past 50 years.

The results of a survey conducted in January 2024 and February 2025 show growth in the whooping crane population.

"All whooping cranes today are descended from only 14 adults remaining on the Texas coast in 1941", he added. Thanks to decades of legal protection, habitat restoration and cross-border collaboration, ...

The calliope hummingbird, North America's smallest bird, migrates through Utah each summer. A banding event on July 19 at Red ...

A colony of federally protected birds has divided a North Texas neighborhood, sparking complaints, confusion, and even allegations of illegal shootings.

North America is home to some truly extraordinary avian wonders—birds so unique and rare that seeing one can feel like discovering a hidden treasure. From the forests of the Pacific Northwest to the ...

North America is home to some of the world’s most unique and fascinating birds, many of which can be found nowhere else on Earth. From the coastal wetlands of Florida to the dense forests of the ...

This is the third piece on where some of our favorite breeding birds spend the winter. I started (Parts I and II) with species that have never been seen in ...

Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.” By Margaret Roach Winter mornings begin at David Sibley’s Deerfield, Mass ...

Birds that typically stay in Michigan over the winter can handle even these temperatures. But other birds may struggle to survive.

These streaky little finches with yellow highlights are present year-round in Marin’s forests, but many backyards only see them in winter when additional migrants come down from the north.