Species Spotlight: The Greater Roadrunner
In the cartoons, the Roadrunner is always one step ahead. It zips through the desert, avoiding the hare-brained machinations of …
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Flock of California Condors Seen in Contra Costa County For the First Time in a Century
The California Condor is one of the rarest birds in North America, and ranks among the rarest in the world. …
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Light Pollution May Be Causing Songbirds’ Eyes to Shrink
If you’ve ever tried stargazing in a city, you might have an idea of how powerful light pollution is. In …
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Could Timing Be the Key to Reducing Bird Wind Turbine Fatalities?
I have written at length about the complicated relationship between wildlife conservation and renewable energy initiatives. As aligned as these …
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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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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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Bald Eagles and Other Raptors Are Friends to Dairy Farmers
I recently reported on the conflict between Black Vultures and farmers that is inspiring measures in several US states allowing …
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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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Glossy Ibis Spotted in China After Supposed Extinction
Glossy Ibises are considered to be of “low concern” globally because their populations, though decreasing alongside much of the earth’s …
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