Birds

Studying pigeon genetics could offer insight into how various traits have evolved in wild birds. 

Clipping into a zipline and flying through the canopy of a West Virginia hardwood forest gives thrill seekers a decidedly different perspective on their favorite birds. 

The dawn of a new era in ornithology is revealing the secrets of many species’ migratory journeys in astonishing detail. Here are some of the latest endeavors.

Unraveling the mysteries of bird duets in Puerto Rico's mountainous rainforests.

Parahawking, a sport that combines paragliding and falconry, is drawing adventurers and fostering a new breed of conservationist. 

An amateur birder learns how to locate owls, using scientific techniques. 

On a farm in rural Pennsylvania, John James Audubon first glimpsed the curious birds of the New World that would become his lifelong passion. Now the Audubon Center at Mill Grove shares his home and his artistry with the conservation movement he continues to inspire.

One overlooked Central American country could draw birders with the help of an avian crusader.

Birds provide valuable ecosystem services, defending crops, such as grapes and coffee, from insects.

Paul Riss is shattering the mold, proving that birdwatchers can come in all styles.