As humans have transformed the natural environment, abundant birds have suffered the most—while some rare species have ...

Almost all of our sandpipers migrate in flocks and nest on the ground, but the Solitary Sandpiper breaks both rules. In migration, as its name implies, it is usually encountered alone, along the bank ...

Whether gliding over the water with its tremendous wings outspread, diving at a 90-degree angle to snatch up fish, or ...

The only gull nesting along most of the Pacific Coast from Washington to Baja, this large species is common at all seasons. An opportunist, it often nests around colonies of other seabirds, where it ...

Make your morning routine bird-friendly by sipping on Audubon's new Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center certified coffee.

In this mural painted by Vanesa Álvarez Díaz, a Northern Waterthrush perches on a branch amid a selection of colorful native ...

To have everyone come out and work on it together makes it even more beautiful and meaningful.” About the Bird: The Blackpoll ...

About the Bird: The Blue-winged Warbler thrives in scrubby fields and thickets in the East, poking its bill into clumps of ...

In this mural painted by Pelumi Adegawa, a Gray Catbird peeks out from a garden shed, surrounded by a colorful display of ...

Video clip: Doug Tallamy Benefits of Native Plants: Low maintenance: Once established, native plants generally require little maintenance. Beauty: Many native plants offer beautiful showy flowers, ...

Extreme temperatures add stress to already-fragile ecosystems. Here’s how you can help birds stay cool.