Eight Hawaiian Bird Species to be Declared Officially Extinct
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will soon declare 21 species, including 10 U.S. bird species, extinct. Eight of the 10 are Hawaiian species. Unfortunately, the majority were likely already…
Social bird species may be less competitive
Using Cornell Lab of Ornithology data, a new study finds that birds that have evolved to be more social are less likely to kick other birds off a bird feeder…
Putting nature on road to recovery with Species Survival Fund
Lapwings, water voles and adders are among the thousands of species which could benefit from a major new government fund launched to boost the creation and restoration of natural habitats at scale…
Recent Condor Deaths from Avian Flu Are a Reminder of the Species’ Precarity
This year, 2023, marks the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Amidst the lists of accomplishments and celebrations, all of which are warranted, is a news story that stands in…
Endangered Species Act (ESA) Report Celebrates 50 Years of Conservation Success
An American Bird Conservancy Action Fund report reviews the recovery of imperiled bird populations under the ESA and advocates for further strengthening this important law. The third Friday in May…
Bi-State Sage-Grouse get another chance for Endangered Species Act protections
Feds to decide whether to list the Bi-state Greater Sage-Grouse as endangered or threatened. Read More “Bi-State Sage-Grouse get another chance for Endangered Species Act protections”
Three Antarctic seabird species fail to breed due to climate-change-related snowstorms
The arrival of the new year is a prime time for Antarctic birds like the South Polar Skua, Antarctic Petrel, and Snow Petrel to build … Read More “Three Antarctic…
Ancient eggshells unlock discovery of extinct elephant bird species
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown, separate lineage of elephant bird that roamed northeastern Madagascar. Read More “Ancient eggshells unlock discovery of extinct elephant bird species”
IOC to split Lesser Sand Plover into two species
The International Ornithological Congress (IOC) has announced that it will split Lesser Sand Plover into two species: Tibetan Sand Plover Charadrius atrifrons (including pamirensis and schaeferi) and Siberian Sand Plover C. mongolus (formerly referred to as Mongolian Sand Plover) (including stegmanni) This…
A new damselfly species is sharing habitat with UK natives
A damselfly species that came to the UK from Europe poses a minimal risk to native damselflies and dragonflies, new research shows. As tens of thousands of species shift their…