Species Spotlight: The Shoebill Stork
What looks like a Muppet and sounds like a machine gun? Why it’s the Shoebill Stork, of course! These tall …
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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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UC Berkeley Study Examines Hummingbird Alcohol Consumption
It is well-known that alcohol, both naturally occurring and human-produced, is a part of the lives of some animals. From …
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The World’s Oldest African Penguin Has Died
Earlier this year, I reported on the very special birthday of a very special bird. ET, an African Penguin, was …
When to Watch and When to Interfere With Baby Birds This Season
Most everyone in my life knows about my enthusiasm for (or obsession with) all things birds. As such, I often …
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Puffin Populations Up and Down in Ireland and Iceland
It is always lovely to see conservation efforts pay off. The work that conservation groups do to preserve delicate species …
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In Defense of the Grackle
I’ve been living in North Texas for a year and a half. In this time, I’ve delighted in checking dozens …
Bluebirds Are a Success Story For Cavity Nesters
In a previous article from earlier in the season, I wrote about how the fascinating relationship between humans and Purple …
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Parrots Named the Animal Mascot of San Francisco
North America’s only native species is the Thick-billed Parrot, a bird whose range once included limited sections of the American …
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UC Berkeley’s Resident Peregrine Falcons Prepare For “Hatch Day”
In 2016, UC Berkeley’s Campanile, a bell tower near the heart of the campus, became the nesting place for a …
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