Culture

An Avian Ballet of 2,000 Illuminated Pigeons Streaks the New York City Sky
May 13, 2016 — Artist and pigeon trainer Duke Riley recasts a reviled bird in a transformative light.
How Well Do Rock Stars Know Their Birds?
May 12, 2016 — The new Radiohead single isn't the first tone-deaf example of birds in music.
Tennessee's Most Historic Hotel Is Also Home to the Greatest Duck Tradition
May 12, 2016 — After more than 80 years, the Peabody Mallards are still marching on, with a young, earnest Duckmaster at their lead.
Flock Together
Learn How to Draw a Lazuli Bunting
May 04, 2016 — Start with the basics—then add detail and color.
Books
Extreme Makeover: Birdhouse Edition
May 04, 2016 — Portland’s annual design competition combines whimsy and function with all-out wonkiness.
Birder, Painter, Troll, and Trickster—the Secret Life of John James ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
April 26, 2016 — Known for his famous watercolors, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ also had a penchant for pranking friends and possibly even making up birds.
DIY for Aristocrats: Rare ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Prints Turned Into Fancy-Pants Wallpaper
April 26, 2016 — Is this heiress the ultimate fan or the ultimate hater?
Reimagining the Peregrine Falcon
April 21, 2016 — Contemporary artist Eric Nyquist captures the carnage of a peregrine feast.
Illustrated Aviary
Endangered Hawaiian Bird Immortalized In Space
April 20, 2016 — Thanks to a science teacher in India, an asteroid has been named after the critically endangered Akikiki.
Birds in the News
Bird Brains: They're More Complicated Than You Think
April 15, 2016 — A new book tells the surprising—and often wondrous—stories of brilliant birds.
Books