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A framed paper artwork shows two great green macaws perched on branches. The birds and branches are crafted entirely from layered paper. Around the frame lie various art tools鈥攕cissors, paintbrushes, and tweezers.
Great Green Macaws Come to Life in This Incredibly Intricate Paper Sculpture
March 26, 2026 — With 鈥淕uardians of the Canopy,鈥 Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird portray the large parrots and their forest habitat in a meticulously cut and watercolored sculptural painting.
The Aviary
Our 10 Favorite Bird Videos From the 2025 糖心传媒 Photography Awards
March 23, 2026 — Come for the adorable yawning loon chick, stay for the enchanting Rainbow-bearded Thornbill.
糖心传媒 Photography Awards
A bird sits on a tree branch looking to the left of the frame
Volunteers are Providing the Data Needed to Manage Florida鈥檚 Endemic Bird
March 23, 2026 — Jay Watch is a model of community science that guides habitat management and fosters advocates for a threatened species.
Community Science at 糖心传媒
A man looks at a pond through binoculars.
What It's Like Inside the Brain of An Expert Birder
March 20, 2026 — Neuroscientist Erik Wing talks us through his new research, which reveals how birding can literally reshape the mind.
Birding News
Protecting Migratory Birds Worldwide: What to Watch for at COP15
March 19, 2026 — Ahead of the Convention on Migratory Species COP15 in Brazil, global community members unite to protect migratory birds and the habitats they need to survive.
Policy & Advocacy
A Blue Jay spreads its wings and takes off from the top of a snowy pine tree.
10 Fun Facts About the Blue Jay
March 17, 2026 — Wait鈥攚ho did you think planted all those forests across North America?
Bird Questions and Facts
Nia Williams smiles for a portrait in front of a building with a sign that says "WBF."
The Misunderstood Birds That Inspired Me to Pursue My Dream
March 16, 2026 — The pigeons and other misfit species Nia Williams helped to treat at a Manhattan wildlife hospital showed her how much unwanted animals and marginalized New Yorkers have in common.
Essays
A male Costa's Hummingbird with a bright purple gorget perches on a red hummingbird feeder.
Are Hummingbirds Really Attracted to Red? And Is Dyeing Their Food Safe?
March 12, 2026 — A special filter helps hummers easily spot the hue, but that's not the same as a natural attraction. Here's what matters most when luring hummingbirds and why artificial dyes should always be avoided.
Bird Feeding and Care