Bird Flu Has Landed in the Antarctic
The last several years have been fraught with danger for many bird populations thanks to a severe and widespread outbreak …
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Species Spotlight: The American Dipper
When you picture a diving bird, you probably imagine something like a gannet, or even a penguin; seabirds with bodies …
Species Spotlight: The Giant Petrel
If you think of a fearsome bird, what do you picture? A majestic Bald Eagle? Maybe a sleek Peregrine Falcon, …
Extremely Rare Gannet Fossil Found Along Chesapeake Bay
Gannets are large seabirds belonging to the Sulidae family, the same family as the charismatic Blue-footed Booby. Although they are …
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Maine’s Puffin Population is on the Mend
This summer, I wrote about the boom experienced by the puffin colony on the island of Skellig Michael in Ireland. …
Long Distance Migrants May Be Resilient to Climate Change Dangers
Climate change is a constant source of worry for ecologists, conservationists, and all of those who love birds and nature …
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New Zealand’s Bird of the Year Contest Includes Extinct Candidates
It is once again time for the New Zealand Bird of the Year Contest, hosted by New Zealand’s Forest & …
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A Legacy of Success for Welsh Guillemot Conservation Faces Emerging Threats
Guillemots and Murres may not look like Puffins at a glance, but all three of these seabirds belong to the …
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Fall Migration Begins for Piping Plovers
There’s a lot to love about Piping Plovers. Small, round, and undeniably charming, these little shorebirds are considered an indicator …
Dallas Zoo Celebrates First Ever Whooping Crane Chick
The Whooping Crane cuts an impressive silhouette. It is the tallest bird in North America. Where these elegant giants loom …
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