Commonly thought to be extinct since the middle of the last century, these birds, the rarest and most endangered birds in America, were perhaps rediscovered in 2004.

Dec 13, 2009 – Thomas Wyatt

Southeastern pine forests are home to many common birds of America. Following are descriptions of some of the most abundant ones, and bird identification techniques.

Dec 13, 2009 – Thomas Wyatt

The only breeding site for Near Threatened, Lesser Flamingos in South Africa is currently being destroyed unless drastic action is taken to save this special wetland.

Oct 28, 2009 – Nadine Visagie

There are many residents of Florida who believe that hummingbirds just aren't that common in their state. Some avid birders disagree.

Oct 20, 2009 – Betsy Franz

A bird's nest is meant to be a safe place for eggs and young. Adult birds use location, camouflage, design, odor, deception, and renewal to ward off various threats.

Oct 9, 2009 – Rosemary Drisdelle

We need to support renewable forms of energy like power generated by wind turbines, but can birds and wind power exist together? The evidence suggests they can.

Sep 25, 2009 – Rosemary Drisdelle

With their bright colors, vivid songs and abundant energy, songbirds add an entirely new dimension to gardens.

Aug 24, 2009 – Richard Freeland

Spring is here, and birdsong should be filling the air. So why is it so quiet outside? And where are all the birds that were once so common just a few decades ago?

Apr 1, 2009 – Terry McNamee

BirdLife International identifies 218 endemic bird areas where it's particularly important to focus on conservation of birds, habitat, and biodiversity.

Jan 21, 2009 – Rosemary Drisdelle

On the 24th June, a nation-wide meeting was held in Dumfries to discuss seagull problems in urban areas. However, current laws make tackling the problem very difficult.

Jun 25, 2008 – Ross Adkin

Wetlands are under threat worldwide. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands exists to protect the world's wetlands for plant and animal species, ecosystems, and people.

Aug 16, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, off the coast of Maine, is home to Atlantic Puffins, Roseate Terns, Great Cormorants, and other breeding seabirds.

Jul 24, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

DDT insecticide caused pesticide poisoning in birds forty years ago. Today it's still with us, along with other toxic pesticides and herbicides that kill birds.

Jul 11, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

Penguins live in the south and have never colonized the North Pole for several reasons. A North Pole penguin is a rare and puzzing phenomenon.

Jun 17, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

Hoffman Island and Swinburne Island were created in Lower New York Bay to receive, quarantine, and give medical treatment to immigrants. Now they harbor birds.

May 24, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

You can improve the appeal of your backyard bird habitat by giving birds a dust bath where they can clean and condition their feathers.

May 18, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

Gardeners often choose garden plants that are attractive to birds. Here's a sampling of plants of various types that you might use.

May 5, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

The right features can increase your chances of attracting nesting birds to your property and having wild birds nest and raise young in your backyard bird habitat.

Apr 27, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

A garden transition zone, where open space gradually changes to the deep shade of mature trees, is prime backyard bird habitat.

Apr 21, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle

The availability of food, shelter, nesting sites, and water has a big impact on the number of birds that live in your backyard habitat.

Apr 17, 2007 – Rosemary Drisdelle