Research Articles
The Color of Desire: How a Red Bird Revolutionized Sexual Selection Science
Discover how Dr. Geoffrey E. Hill's research on House Finch coloration transformed our understanding of sexual selection and animal signaling through carotenoid pigmentation studies.
In Memoriam: Keith L. Dixon, 1921–2012 - The Man Who Understood the Language of Birds
A tribute to ornithologist Keith L. Dixon, his scientific legacy, research methodology, and lasting impact on bird conservation and citizen science.
The Shy Bird Revolution: How Russ Greenberg Unlocked Nature's Secrets
Explore how Russ Greenberg's research on bird behavior transformed conservation science and led to practical solutions like bird-friendly coffee.
Wings of Dedication: Honoring Ornithology's Guardians in the Cooper Society's Final Year
Explore the legacy of the Cooper Ornithological Society and its 2016 honorary members, their contributions to ornithology, and the significance of scientific recognition.
The Man Who Listened to the Fairy-wrens: Ian Rowley's Avian Legacy
How a Post-War Immigrant Unlocked the Secret Lives of Australia's Most Charismatic Birds
Decoding Nature's Alarms: How Janis Dickinson's Bird Science Foretells Our Planet's Future
Exploring Janis Dickinson's groundbreaking ornithology research and how birds serve as indicators of planetary health.