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Spring is Swooping Season for Australia’s Magpies

Unlike most of us in the Northern Hemisphere who are gearing up for cool autumn temperatures, Australia is entering springtime. …

Darwin’s Finches are some of the most famous birds in all of natural science. Though not true finches, the group …

The Purple-crowned Fairy-wren is an aptly named bird. These pint-sized Australian songbirds are endlessly charming and easily recognized by their …

It is once again time for the New Zealand Bird of the Year Contest, hosted by New Zealand’s Forest & …

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

American birders may not be very familiar with bustards. These large terrestrial birds are found in the grasslands and steppes …

Power lines are a historic threat to birds. Understanding why that is is intuitive. Birds of all kinds are often …

The Roseate Spoonbill is an odd bird. Resembling something between a flamingo and a stork, these large wading birds are …

There are a number of reasons why homes and businesses choose to install bird deterrents. From simple plastic owls to …

The California Condor has had a difficult year. I previously reported on the deadly toll that the bird flu has …