Unusual Hybrid Hummingbird Discovered in Peru
Hummingbirds may look delicate and beautiful, but beneath that jewel-colored exterior these tiny nectar-sippers are territorial brawlers. Ask any seasoned …
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Rodent Poisons are Killing Birds of Prey
The relationship between pest management and birds of prey has always been delicate. In some instances, birds of prey are …
Nest Boxes Are Crucial to Cavity Nesting Birds in Deforested Areas
If your mental image of a bird’s nest resembles mine, then it is probably something like this: a cup of …
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Meet the Birds of Prey Keeping Gulls Under Control in Ocean City
A few months ago, we reported on the humorous viral story of the Blackpool Zoo’s human seagull deterrents. The zoo’s …
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Disappearing Sea Ice Spells Disaster for Emperor Penguins
The melting of the ice caps has long been a major talking point for conversations about global warming, climate change, …
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Osprey Nest in Ireland is the First in Centuries
Ospreys are large and instantly recognizable birds of prey. Their unique shape and markings help them stand out from their …
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Faith and Responsibility and the Conservation of the Sarus Crane
According to Buddhist legend, the young Siddhartha Gautama, the prince who would one day become the Buddha, rescued a Sarus …
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Flamingo Sightings Throughout the Southeast After Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia struck Florida on August 30th, 2023. I was a powerful storm that was classified as a category four …
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Endangered Secretary Bird Hatches in San Antonio
If you have never heard of a Secretary Bird, you’re in for a treat. Although these largely terrestrial birds of …
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Beak Shape Helps Predict Nest Material Use in Global Bird Populations
Darwin’s Finches are some of the most famous birds in all of natural science. Though not true finches, the group …
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