When we think of credit, we often think of banks, scores, or loans. But sometimes, nature itself deserves the credit for surprising us in breathtaking ways. One such moment came…
When we think of insurance, we usually imagine paperwork, policies, and peace of mind. But what if the natural world could teach us something about protection too? Meet the elf…
Imagine a bird designed by a pop artist—one that combines a black-and-white tuxedo, a punk-rock splash of color, and a bill so bright it looks like it's battery-powered. In the…
In the open savannas of Africa and the arid plains of India, there is a flash of slate-gray and a blur of chestnut-red. It’s one of the most dynamic and…
Deep in the humid, vine-tangled rainforests of Australia’s Cape York Peninsula, a tiny, energetic bird is putting on a show. It’s a flash of black and white, zipping up and…
In the open savannas and scrublands of South America, you might see a bird that looks like it just rolled out of bed after a very rough night. With a…
There are birds, and then there are sights. The Red-headed Woodpecker is firmly in the latter. In a world of subtle browns and gentle streaks, this bird is a flying…
If you have a bird feeder in the eastern United States, you almost certainly know this bird. It’s a medium-sized, noisy, and charismatic visitor, instantly recognizable by its striking "zebra-striped"…
There are few drives in the world as consistently breathtaking as the 363-mile journey down U.S. Highway 101 along the Oregon Coast. It’s a route of constant, jaw-dropping drama. One…
High in the misty, moss-draped branches of the Eastern Himalayas, there lives a bird so striking it looks like a work of art. It’s not a large, imposing eagle or…