Bird Habitats

Articles published under Bird Habitats discuss a wide variety of related subjects, including:

The impact of human activity and encroachment on natural bird habitat
How climate change affects bird distribution, migration and range
How natural events such as weather and volcanic eruption affects bird habitat
The impact of wildfire on bird habitat
Do wind and solar energy alternatives impact bird populations?
Habitat and distribution impact of symbiotic relationships and interactions with other wildlife
Over-adaptation to urbanization
Attracting birds to yards and gardens
Bird conservation
How habitat affects migratory routes

Leading Contributors

Latest articles in Bird Habitats

As Wood Thrush numbers decline, in response to habitat destruction and acid rain, fewer Americans will experience the wonder of this bird's complex song.

May 2, 2012 – Melanie Forde

Hummingbird Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

Northwest gardeners can choose from a wide diversity of plants to attract hummingbirds to their home gardens.

Mar 26, 2012 – Damian Fagan

The Eastern Phoebe: Finicky, Faithful and a Master Builder

Among the first migratory birds to return to its northern breeding grounds, the Eastern Phoebe builds remarkably durable nests near human habitation.

Mar 1, 2012 – Melanie Forde

Massive Tidal Power Plant Threatens Huge Salt-marsh Estuary

A massive tidal power project threatens to obliterate 196 square kilometres of inter-tidal wetlands and wildlife habitat in the Republic of Korea.

Dec 5, 2011 – Suzan Phillips

Birding Willow Springs Road in Pinal County, Arizona

Pinal County lies between Tucson and Phoenix, in the path of urban growth. Much habitat remains untouched, however, including Willow Springs Road.