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Scientists Finally Have Evidence That Frigatebirds Sleep While Flying
August 11, 2016 — According to a new study, the birds can stay aloft for weeks by power napping in ten-second bursts.
Bird Science
The Shoebill: Or, the Most Terrifying Bird in the World
August 05, 2016 — Are you ready for this thing? I don't think you're ready for this thing.
About Birds
The House Finch
July 15, 2016 — Thanks to an undercover ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ sting, this bird is more of a backyard staple than a celebrity.
The Sketch
The Chuck-will's-widow and Eastern Whip-poor-will
June 30, 2016 — Nightjars, goatsuckers, whatever you want to call them—these freaky birds are heard but rarely seen.
The Sketch
Why Some Birds Have Red Feathers
May 23, 2016 — Scarlet plumage has long posed a mystery to scientists—but now they've finally solved it.
Bird Feathers and Colors
The House Wren: The Unjustly Accused
May 20, 2016
The Sketch
A group of people holding binoculars
How To Choose Your Binoculars
April 18, 2016 — When it comes to birding, your looking glass makes all the difference.
Binoculars