Tag: birds

A federal bill would make it easier for farmers to kill protected black vultures

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.

A table with dozens of birds lying on a table

Midwest light pollution kills migrating birds, but scientists know how you can help

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.