birds

Well-designed lighting lets people see at night while reducing the negative impacts of artificial light on pollinators and birds. It's also better for human sleep.

Black vultures have a reputation for killing newborn livestock, which can be a problem for ranchers in the Great Plains and Midwest. Legislation efforts aim to remove permit requirements for farmers to shoot or capture the birds.

The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Landowner Alliance aims to earn money while preserving habitat for the endangered bird.

The virus was discovered in an animal that had been tested for rabies.

The “Lights Out Oklahoma” campaign encourages dimming or extinguishing indoor and outdoor lights at night.

An ornithologist spent four decades tracking 40,000 bird deaths at a single building. His records paved the way to better scientific and public understanding.

The annual “Great Backyard Bird Count” asks people to track the birds they see and hear over a few days. The information can help researchers better understand bird populations and whether species are declining.

The decision came despite mounting threats to the warbler’s habitat from both land development and climate change.

Light pollution reduces the visibility of stars creating navigation issues for birds passing through. But it's not only a navigation issue.

Up to a billion birds die each year in the United States after flying into windows. A team of OSU researchers are seeking to understand and prevent bird deaths on campus.