birds

The birds have long beaks they use to scarf up ants and beetles on the forest floor, or they drum on tree bark to find bugs.

The report finds that about one-third of species, including many in the Mountain West, are at high or moderate concern from a conservation perspective.

The first person in the U.S. just died from a strain of the virus in Louisiana, but there’s still some simple ways to stay safe.

The pinyon jay, a blue, robin-sized bird, can help some species of pine trees regenerate by spreading seeds across the landscape. But the bird’s population is declining and researchers want to know more.

Changing climate patterns and growing populations are having an impact on all of our lives, but it is also affecting birds and their migration patterns.

A new Audubon Society report on birds and power transmission lines pushes for a clean energy grid, but warns the buildout could harm birds. Yet the report contends collaborative planning can create a symbiotic relationship between those pushing for clean energy and others seeking to protect bird species.

The warming climate has led to some subtle changes in the size and wings of birds — some faster than others, according to new analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan.

With the arrival of spring, migratory birds are making their way back to Wyoming. However, climate change and urbanization are affecting some species’ migration patterns. Wyoming Public Radio’s Nicole Dillon spoke with Zach Hutchinson, the Community Science Coordinator with Audubon Rockies, to understand how birds are adjusting to changes in their environment and how Wyominigites can make a difference.

As of March 7, Colorado has had 206 wild bird samples that have tested positive for the H5N1 virus, the most in the region.

With many bird populations in decline, two recent studies out of Colorado State University used weather radar to track the movements of swallows and martins to gain clues into how climate change and roost size affect their roosting habits.