Pedestrians Dive-bombed by Falcons in Chicago
Nesting birds can exhibit some seriously intimidating territorial behaviors. Swooping season is a well-known phenomenon in Australia. During the period …
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Awareness and Outreach on World Parrot Day
Funny little holidays are part of the background noise of our world. From World Nutella Day (February 5th), to National …
Bird Flu Spells Disaster for California Condor Conservation
The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus), is one of the largest flying birds in the entire world. Once upon a time, …
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St. Petersburg Changing Pest Management Strategy to Reduce Owl Deaths
Have you ever wondered why the DDT crisis was so harmful for birds of prey specifically? Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, or “DDT,” is …
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Famous Elderly Loon Injured in Romantic Spat
Love hurts, at least if you’re a lonely old loon. ABJ and Fe are a pair of Common Loons from …
Senate Overturns 2022 Decision to Protect the Lesser Prairie Chicken
Since 1995, the Center for Biological Diversity has been fighting for protections to be put in place to protect the …
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Microplastic Pollution is Affecting the Gut Health of Sea Birds
If you haven’t heard of microplastics, you’re in the minority. Many health organizations and scientific research groups have been raising …
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The Wood Stork May Be Removed From the Endangered Species List
While environmental groups, such as local Audubon society chapters and the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity, usually have common goals …
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Last Surviving Siberian Crane Leaves Iran for Breeding Grounds in Siberia
Siberian cranes, also known as “snow cranes” or “Siberian white cranes,” are critically endangered birds which are known for their …
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Nearly Extinct Madagascar Bird Spotted For the First Time in 24 Years
The dusky tetraka is a an extremely rare warbler, found only in Madagascar, who has gone undetected since 1999. Olive …
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