Research Articles
Beyond Nectar: The Surprising Dietary Secrets of Hummingbirds
Discover the fascinating omnivorous diet of hummingbirds beyond nectar consumption, including insect hunting and sap feeding behaviors.
Unraveling the Secret Migrations of Willets: An Award-Winning Journey
Discover how Allison E. Huysman's award-winning research revealed the migratory secrets of Willets using advanced tracking technology and conservation science.
From DNA to Aviary: How Bird Taxonomy Shapes Aviculture
Explore how bird taxonomy and molecular studies revolutionize aviculture practices, conservation efforts, and our understanding of species relationships.
An Unlikely Friendship: The Symbiotic Ritual of the Caracara and Vulture
Exploring the fascinating interspecific allopreening behavior between Crested Caracaras and Black Vultures - a rare symbiotic relationship in the avian world.
The Clocks of Fire: Unlocking the 28-Day Fledging Mystery of Temminck's Courser
Discover how scientists finally uncovered the 28-day fledging period of the elusive Temminck's Courser, one of Africa's most mysterious birds.
The Ghost Bird: Science, Technology and Hope in the Hunt for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Exploring the scientific controversy surrounding the Ivory-billed Woodpecker - is it extinct or surviving in Louisiana's swamps?
How Everyday Bird Watchers Are Revolutionizing Brazilian Ornithology
Discover how citizen science is transforming bird research in Brazil through collaborative data collection on migratory and urban bird species.
Alexander Cruz (1941-2018): Research and Contributions
Information about Alexander Cruz (1941-2018) and related scientific research on noise pollution effects on bird communities
Ernst Mayr: How a Birdwatcher Rewrote Evolutionary Theory
How Ernst Mayr, a passionate birdwatcher, revolutionized evolutionary biology with his biological species concept and fieldwork in New Guinea.
Feathers, Phones, and Flight Paths: How Everyday Brazilians Are Revolutionizing Bird Science
How citizen science is transforming bird research in Brazil through migratory tracking and urban bird monitoring