Earlier this year, Chicago residents were delighted to watch a pair of Great Horned Owls take up residence in Lincoln Park, a swath of green along the city’s edge, and thrilled in seeing the family ...

The world’s largest hummingbird has been flying under the radar—sort of. At first glance, the two South American birds once lumped together as the Giant Hummingbird may appear nearly identical, but ...

The cleverness of corvids has wowed scientists and casual birders for decades. Crows can use and even make tools, reason via analogies, and have been said to rival monkeys in cognitive capacity. They ...

On a May morning I’m walking with Sarah T. Dubb into Tucson’s Sweetwater Wetlands Park, a surprising oasis just off I-10 and a key waypoint on the author’s journey as a birder. We’ve come to see the ...

Biologist Ian Souza-Cole stands with his back to a balmy, manure-scented north wind sweeping over California’s San Joaquin Valley. It’s early May, and he is on a large dairy farm near the town of ...

Although I’ve been a birder for nearly two decades, nothing had prepared me for experiencing a Sandhill Crane migration along Nebraska’s Platte River, one of the largest wildlife migrations on Earth.

We protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Audubon is responding to the greatest challenges facing birds and people today while anticipating the issues—and opportunities—of ...

One of North America’s most enigmatic and least understood birds is the owl, which may not be totally surprising given the nocturnal habits of these birds. But the Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius ...

If I asked you to close your eyes and think of the ocean, what images come to mind? Waves lapping at the shore, grainy sand, maybe a bird or two wheeling overhead against a clear blue sky? Even for ...

MAY 24, 2024 (WASHINGTON) – The House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, which now goes to the full House for a vote. Among other policies, the bill ...

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 ...

The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. Built for all experience levels, it will help you identify the birds around ...