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Recent News Releases
March 6, 2026Study reveals new technique to identify individual night-flying birds for the first timeUsing thermal imaging and digital photography, researchers can now spot and identify birds that migrate silently through the night sky—a method that could reveal new insights into nocturnal migration and bird behavior.
February 18, 2026New Research Forecasts the Impacts of Fire on BirdsWhere will severe fires threaten the most birds in the future? New research identifies where future high-severity fires threaten biodiversity hotspots in the western United States
February 10, 2026Photometrics AI Integrates Data from Bird Migration Forecasts to Automatically Dim Streetlights to Protect BirdsNew lighting system uses BirdCast data to enable real-time lighting adjustments during peak migration periods to reduce bird collisions with buildings.
January 28, 2026Scientists Just Mapped the Family Tree of 11,000+ Bird Species—And You Can Explore ItThe new illustrated Birds of the World Phylogeny Explorer by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology lets users trace any bird’s lineage, compare species relationships, and explore major evolutionary milestones with a click of a button.
January 20, 2026Extend the Season of Love to BirdsLove is in the air—listen closely and the sounds of chickadees, sparrows, and thrushes are beckoning you to step outside to experience the love from birds and nature. Take a moment to celebrate what birds and nature give us during the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) from February 13 through February 16, 2026.
In The News
- Atlas launched at COP15 shows migration routes of vulnerable birds , Agência Brasil
- How to Harness Spring Weather for Spectacular Birding , National Audubon Society Inc
- Over a million citizen scientists map “invisible highways of the sky”, revealing critical habitats spanning 56 countries , Down To Earth
- UN-Backed Atlas Charts Critical Migratory Routes of Vulnerable Bird Species Across the Americas , Scienmag Science Magazine
- How do you get bluebirds to come to your yard? , MSN.com
- 5 Shrubs That Give Hummingbirds Shelter and a Safe Place to Rest , Yahoo! News
- Birds Nesting Where They Shouldn’t? Here’s How to Deter Them Safely , Yahoo! Life
- 10 Must Have iPhone Apps for Outdoor Lovers , Medium
- North American bird losses are accelerating. New research suggests fertilizers and pesticides may be to blame , MSN.com
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