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Species Spotlight: The Fork-tailed Drongo

In Australia, the slang word “drongo” is an insult that means “stupid” or “foolish.” For many people, the very word […]

Brood parasites are a constant threat to a diverse array of bird families all over the planet. From Cowbirds in

Drongo, to many Australians, is a word that means “idiot,” “fool,” or “incompetent.” Ironically, though, this insult derives from a

You’re probably familiar with Mallards. You might even know your way around a Teal or a Scaup, but have you

What child doesn’t dream of learning to talk to animals? Or was that just me? As a little girl, I

Often mistaken for a type of duck, Coots are actually members of the same family as Gallinules and Rails. With

The Lapwing is a large and fascinating wading bird found throughout Eurasia and recognized for its striking plumage, feathered crest,

Bulbuls are passerine birds native to Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Japan. Although these birds belong on the

Native to the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere, “Eider” describes three species of duck belonging to a single genus.