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An artist's rendering of <em>Baminornis</em> showing the position of the fossil bones discovered, including the fused tailbone.
dinosaurs

A Surprising New Tail From Jurassic China

The discovery of a fossil species suggests that the story of birds started about 20 million years earlier than we thought.
Andrew Coletti April 10, 2025
Saint Paul, Minnesota

‘The Calling’

With a 90-foot wingspan, the world’s largest loon sculpture stands outside Allianz Field.
The electric blue plumage of the male Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise (<em>Lophorina superba</em>).
ornithology collections

Birds-of-Paradise Can Emit Light Through Their Feathers

Scientists have found that many of the species known for their spectacular plumage are biofluorescent, meaning they absorb and release light through their bodies.
Nicola Davis February 18, 2025
Athena in her display at the Florence Nightingale Museum
List

17 Places to Watch a Superb Owl

They’re a hoot.
Roxanne Hoorn February 7, 2025
A watchful alligator in repose on the banks of South Creek at Oscar Scherer State Park is a quintessential Florida scene.
Itinerary

A Nature Lover’s Guide to Sarasota: 9 Wild & Tranquil Spots

Discover roseate spoonbills, gopher tortoises, and serene trails.
The Legacy Trail, a converted rail trail stretching 18.5 miles, winds through some of Sarasota County’s most spectacular scenery.
nature

Why Sarasota Is an Ideal Destination for Nature Lovers

Must-visit spots to make the most of your travels.
National Public Radio's Honey Bee Hives
List

America’s Green City: 9 Sustainable Spots You Should Visit in Washington, DC

Aquatic gardens, curious critters, and bike paths abound.
Oxford, England

‘The Duck Sijctghen’

Long before Moo Deng, this 17th-century waterfowl was a cultural sensation.
Rice is central to Sado Island's economy and culture.
islands

How a Near-Extinct Bird Returned to the Rice Fields of Sado Island

The beautiful toki have become the pride of the island.
Elena Valeriote January 8, 2025
Mesetas, Colombia

Cañon del Guejar (Güejar River Canyon)

River raft through rural Colombia’s ancient rock formations, pristine landscapes, and towering waterfalls.
Darłowo, Poland

King Eric's Golden Dove

This statue is said to bring good luck to visiting lovebirds.
Whitewater, Wisconsin

Big Foot Rock

A glacial erratic in the shape of a foot rests in the woods of a restored oak savanna prairie.
Copenhagen, Denmark

Happy City Birds Mural

Famous for his giant trolls, Thomas Dambo's lesser-known early work is a creative 3D mural with sustainable birdhouses.
Rockland, Maine

Project Puffin Visitor Center

Learn about the history and hopeful future of Maine’s nesting birds at this interactive Audubon facility.
Santiago, Mexico

Santa Rita Hot Springs

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.
Vibrant Roseate Spoonbills get their distinctive pink color from a diet of crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates. It’s just one of the spectacular avian species on view in Florida.
birds

A Field Guide to Exploring Florida’s Best Birding Spots

Discover the feathered residents that are only found in the Sunshine State.
Puffling chicks hatch around July and start leaving the colony in mid-September.
nature

How a 'Puffling Patrol' Protects Iceland’s Puffin Babies

On the small island of Heimaey, young volunteers help out disoriented baby birds.
Maggie Downs September 13, 2024
The birds turn their feathers red by bathing in rusty water or rubbing themselves with damp red soil.
nature

Meet the Bone-Eating Vulture That Dyes Itself the Color of Blood

You don't get more hardcore than the lammergeier.
Cara Giaimo September 6, 2024