The whooping crane (Grus americana), the tallest bird in North America, has existed near the brink of extinction for decades, ...

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Many birds sing during the day, but some prefer the night. Nine species are known for their nocturnal songs. The Northern ...

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Since 1500, about 150 bird species have gone extinct, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. A ...

The powerful golden eagle usually dominates at meal time, but what happens when a group of California condors shows up?

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Tall, magnificent birds with long legs and necks, cranes spend most of their lives near the shallow water of swamps, lakes, ...

The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken ...

Canadian conservationists release dozens of young Eastern loggerhead shrikes into the wild, hoping to reverse the decline of ...

For more than a century, the USGS program has revealed crucial insights about where birds go, how they’re faring, and what we ...